About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring staff for our Before School Program for the 2026-2027 school year, facilitating hands-on activities, providing a safe environment, and acting as a positive role model for children.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework assistance.
- Provide a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
- Report to the program ready to work at designated times and be prepared to stay until the last child leaves the program.
- Communicate daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.
- Observe and follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
- Perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing for certain positions.
Requirements
- 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13.
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
- Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat.
- Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children.
Skills
- Facilitating hands-on activities
- Homework assistance
- Communication with parents
- Following guidelines and policies
- Record keeping
- Registration
- Staffing
Location
- Sargent Elementary School in Beacon, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience working with kids under 13 preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- On-demand pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
About the Company
- Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider, shaping the future of childcare and is one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations.
- We offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations.
- As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.
- At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
- We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow.
- When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.
- If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.
- Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
Equal Opportunity
- Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
- Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
