School-Age Childcare Staff – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Peekskill, NY

5d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for its After School Program at Woodside Elementary School in Peekskill, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar, with program hours from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour.

Staff facilitate activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. They provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment and serve as positive role models while following state guidelines and Healthy Kids and host-school policies. Program support may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

The role calls for someone who enjoys working with children and supporting learning through play and positive experiences. A successful staff member brings energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization; encourages children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence; and works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families. The position may suit parents seeking a school-aligned schedule, education majors or prospective teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for employees' school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works. Other listed benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 1 year of experience working with children under the age of 13.
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Energy, kindness, and patience; enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families.
• Organized and committed to providing exceptional care.
• Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children may find the role especially well-suited to them.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

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 pay with 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