School-Age Childcare Staff – After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for its After School Program at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont, for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar and works afternoons from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The pay rate is $16.00–$17.50 per hour. Staff facilitate hands-on activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. They help provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment, serve as positive role models, follow applicable state and program and school policies, and support program operations. The role is suited to people who enjoy working with children, encouraging learning through play, building relationships, and supporting children's growth. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for the employee's school-age children enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
- Be warm, friendly, and upbeat, with exceptional people skills; be professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and keep up with the children.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably have one year of experience working with children under 13.
- Enjoy working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
- Bring energy, kindness, and patience, and enjoy encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
- Work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
- Be reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.
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, 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
