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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

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably 1 year of experience working with children under 13.
• Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
• Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat.
• Possess exceptional people skills, be professional, reliable, and prompt.
• 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

• Waterloo, 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 coverage
• Vision coverage
• 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 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.
• We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow.
• We are an award-winning team that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.

Equal Opportunity

• Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are 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.