After School Program Assistant

Shelby American, Inc.; Village of Gilbertsville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of Early Learning and childcare services is seeking part-time Childcare Assistants at Gilbertsville Mount Upton Elementary School. Responsibilities include promoting a safe and educational environment, assisting children with activities, and engaging with families. Suitable candidates should possess a high school diploma and have a passion for working with children.

Benefits

Telehealth Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Sick Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Career Development

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience with children under 13 is preferred but not required.
• Medically fit and free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum.
• Create a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children.
• Connect with parents via the Playground App.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Warm and friendly attitude

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Childcare Assistants for our After School Programs at Gilbertsville Mount Upton Elementary School in Gilbertsville, NY for the 2025-2026 school year.

PAY: $15.50 per hour

JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Assist with hands-on activities following our Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering everything from fitness to STEAM, academic adventures, artsy creations, and more! Oh, and don't forget about helping out with homework.
• Create a safe, healthy, and mega-fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they'll look up to every single day.
• Stay connected with parents and family members via the Playground App, because who doesn't love sharing those precious moments and updates?
• Make sure you're always in the know by following OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and our host school's rules like a pro!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You're 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• While having 1 year of experience working with kiddos under 13 is awesome, it's not a must-have. We believe in potential and passion!
• You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with kids!

PART-TIME PERKS:

• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
• Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!
• Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.
• On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com