School-Age Childcare Staff – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for its Before and After School Program at Noxon Road Elementary School in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available to work in the morning program, afternoon program, or both. This is a part-time, non-exempt position paying $16.00–$17.00 per hour. The role involves leading activities and supporting children ages 5–12 in a safe, healthy, and engaging environment. Staff use the Healthy Kids Curriculum and support children’s learning, creativity, confidence, and positive experiences. The position may also involve program operations such as attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee’s working hours and on the days worked. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 1 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.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
- Energy, kindness, and patience.
- Interest in encouraging children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
- Ability to work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
- Reliability, organization, and commitment to providing exceptional care.
- The role may be especially suited to parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children and community involvement.
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.
- Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
- Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
- Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence and support their learning through play and positive experiences.
- Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the employee’s working hours.
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
- AFLAC supplemental plans.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid sick time.
- On-demand pay, providing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
