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About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking passionate and energetic Teacher Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year to support the education, health, welfare, and safety of children.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum.
- Maintain regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
- Cultivate positive adult-child interactions utilizing the CLASS method.
- Support the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the entire center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.
Requirements
- 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
- Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat with exceptional people skills, professionalism, reliability, and promptness.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and keep up with children.
Skills
- Creative Curriculum
- Playground App
- CLASS method
- ECERS/ITERS standards
Location
- Poughkeepsie, 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 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.
- 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 shaping the future of childcare and is recognized as 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 while positively impacting communities.
- We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow.
- We value purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.
Equal Opportunity
- Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We 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.