School-Age Childcare Staff – After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Tarrytown, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for its After School Program at Lee F. Jackson Elementary School in White Plains, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves children ages 5–12. The role follows the school calendar and is scheduled from 3:25 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $17.00–$18.00 per hour.

Staff support children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encourage their curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and provide attentive care in a safe, engaging environment. Success includes keeping children engaged and safe, maintaining accurate records and required ratios, ensuring the site is prepared for inspections, supporting staffing readiness, and keeping necessary supplies available.

The role may suit parents seeking a school-aligned schedule, education students or future teachers seeking practical experience, and retirees interested in mentoring children. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of experience working with children under age 13.
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Physical ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Help children learn through play and positive experiences.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Provide a safe, engaging program in which children are active and having fun.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Help ensure the site is fully staffed and teachers are prepared and supported.
• Maintain required child-to-staff ratios and keep records accurate and current.
• Keep the program ready for inspection.
• Ensure teachers have the supplies and materials they need and that inventory is replenished before supplies run out.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED