Before and After School Childcare Assistant at HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS

Village of Wappingers Falls, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

15.5

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Reliability, Punctuality, Physical Capability, Curriculum Assistance, Safety, Teamwork, Role Model, Engagement, Creativity, Homework Assistance, Guidelines Compliance, Parent Interaction

Industry

Child Day Care Services

Description

Description WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus. We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Childcare Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year for our Sheafe Road Elementary School Program in Wappingers Falls, NY. PAY: $15.50 per hour plus our new employer paid childcare benefit SCHEDULE: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt JOB CONSISTS OF: Assist with hands-on activities following our Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering everything from fitness to STEAM, academic adventures, artsy creations, and more! Oh, and don't forget about helping out with homework. Create a safe, healthy, and mega-fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they'll look up to every single day. Stay connected with parents and family members via the Playground App, because who doesn't love sharing those precious moments and updates? Make sure you're always in the know by following OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and our host school's rules like a pro! Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of experience working with children under 13; candidates with both qualifications are preferred. Must be medically cleared and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. Warm and approachable demeanor, strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with children, families, and staff, as well as a high level of professionalism, reliability, and punctuality is required Must be physically capable of bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, and prepared to perform a variety of physical tasks necessary to support and engage with children in an active environment PART-TIME PERKS: EMPLOYER-PAID SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE (AGES 5–13) We fully cover the cost of childcare inside a Healthy Kids program during your work hours! Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care. Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us! Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out. AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team. 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too! Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first. On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it? Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us! Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us! Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com.

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum and create a safe, fun environment for children. Stay connected with parents and ensure compliance with guidelines and policies.