Before & After School Care Assistant—Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, and dentalcoverage

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

On-demand pay - access earned wages

Career development and growth_opportun

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Program at Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role supports children ages 5-12 with hands-on activities, homework help, and a safe, engaging environment, following our curriculum and school policies. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with employer-paid childcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience working with children under 13.
• Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Must be medically fit to perform job duties which includes a clear TB.
• Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

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

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliable

Team player

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Program at Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role supports children ages 5-12 with hands-on activities, homework help, and a safe, engaging environment, following our curriculum and school policies. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with employer-paid childcare benefits.