After School Floater 2026-2027 School Year

Justforkidsonline; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Discount

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Justforkidsonline in Buffalo, NY is looking for a dedicated After School Floater for the 2026-2027 school year. In this part-time role, you will assist staff in engaging children in age-appropriate activities while ensuring a safe and supervised environment.

The position requires a valid NYS Driver’s License and experience in childcare. Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, paid sick time, and more. Join us in making a positive impact on our community!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• One-year direct experience in care of children 13 years of age and younger.
• Completion of background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing engaging activities for children.
• Maintain general housekeeping of program areas.
• Provide direct supervision of children at all times.

Skills

Experience in care of children 13 years or younger

Ability to engage in age-appropriate activities

Reliable attendance

Valid NYS Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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After School Floater 2026-2027 School Year Amherst, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville, NY

Part-time

Description

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.

Position Summary

Floaters work directly with groups of students assisting staff in the implementation of appropriate and engaging activities for the Just for Kids Before and After School Program participants in a safe, supervised, structured environment. The floater will travel to multiple Just for Kids program locations to assist on a as needed basis.

• Support planning and implementation of age‑appropriate daily activities.
• Engage children in age‑appropriate daily activities.
• Maintain general housekeeping of all program areas including program spaces and storage areas.
• Provide support and assistance to enrichment curriculum related tasks.
• Provide direct competent supervision of children at all times, while maintaining ratios.
• Provide backup to several Just for Kids program locations as directed.

Schedule

After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm). Morning programs run from 7:00am/7:15am through the start of school. Five day availability preferred, but not required.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program
• 401(k) Plan

Recognition

Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.

• WNY Child Care Action Team – Empire Award for Child Care Excellence (2025)
• Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)
• Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)
• Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
• Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)
• UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent and one-year direct experience in care of children 13 years of age and younger.
• Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of several background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Travel Requirements

• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must be able to travel to various site locations as needed to maintain OCFS ratio compliance.
• Must have independent reliable transportation to report to a JFK location as scheduled.

Physical Requirements

This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.