Before and After School Program Childcare Group Teacher at HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS

Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Communication, Team Collaboration, Management, Engagement, Safety, Record Keeping, Creativity, Problem Solving, Reliability, Professionalism, Flexibility, People Skills, Curriculum Development, Homework Assistance

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 100 locations and growing. 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 currently hiring Group Teachers for our Before and After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year. We're looking for someone who loves working with children and is passionate about creating an environment where kids can thrive. LOCATION: Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ PAY: $15.49 - $17.00 per hour plus our new employer paid childcare benefit JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt HOURS: 7:30 - 8:30 am and 3:15 - 6:15 pm JOB CONSISTS OF: Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to NJ guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school. Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero! Be a Role Model: 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. Managing Like a Boss: Assist the Site Director with certain management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly. You will be the designated person in charge when the Site Director is not on site. Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App. Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with the Site Director, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way. Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree in Child Development, Child Development Certificate. OR Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development. QUALIFICATIONS: You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB. You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt. You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos! 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

The Group Teacher will guide compliance with NJ guidelines and Healthy Kids policies while creating engaging activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum. They will also assist the Site Director with management tasks and maintain communication with parents and team members.