Before & After School Care Assistant (School-Age)

Healthy-Kids-Extended-Day-Program; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, and dental

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

Career development and growth

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Programs at Horace W. Porter School for the 2026–2027 school year.

Location: Horace W. Porter School, Columbia, CT. Pay rate: $16.98 per hour. Schedule follows the school calendar with morning and/or afternoon sessions. This part-time, non-exempt role focuses on engaging children through structured activities and positive guidance.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience with kids under 13 preferred.
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, per state regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Love working with children

Team communication

Reliability

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Programs at Horace W. Porter School for the 2026–2027 school year.

Location: Horace W. Porter School, Columbia, CT. Pay rate: $16.98 per hour. Schedule follows the school calendar with morning and/or afternoon sessions. This part-time, non-exempt role focuses on engaging children through structured activities and positive guidance.