After-School Childcare Specialist (Part-Time)

Healthy Kids Programs; New Mexico; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, and dental

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

On-demand pay

Career development and growth

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for our After School Program at Los Ninos and Sierra Vista Elementary Schools for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on supervising children, facilitating activities, and promoting safety and learning in a supportive environment.

Hours are part-time: afternoons 3:45–6:00 PM on weekdays; Fridays vary 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. Employer-paid childcare is offered on work days, with benefits supporting growth and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Skills

Childcare experience

Classroom management

People skills

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for our After School Program at Los Ninos and Sierra Vista Elementary Schools for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on supervising children, facilitating activities, and promoting safety and learning in a supportive environment.

Hours are part-time: afternoons 3:45–6:00 PM on weekdays; Fridays vary 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. Employer-paid childcare is offered on work days, with benefits supporting growth and ongoing learning.