Before/After School Childcare Assistant – Flexible Hours

Healthy Kids Programs; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Childcare

Telehealth

Vision/Dental coverage

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 Assistants for Marian E. McKeown Elementary School in Newton, NJ for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports before and after school programming for children ages 5–12, following a school-day schedule with morning and/or afternoon shifts.

This part-time, non-exempt position offers employer-paid childcare benefits and a chance to gain hands-on classroom experience in a mission-driven team focused on student growth and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or 1 year of childcare experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrates positive, professional demeanor with children and families
• Strong interpersonal and reliability skills emphasized for the role

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities per Healthy Kids Curriculum (fitness, STEAM, art, homework)
• Provide a safe, healthy, engaging environment and serve as a positive role model
• Follow state guidelines and host school policies for the program
• May perform attendance, registration, and staffing duties as needed

Skills

Childcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Assistants for Marian E. McKeown Elementary School in Newton, NJ for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports before and after school programming for children ages 5–12, following a school-day schedule with morning and/or afternoon shifts.

This part-time, non-exempt position offers employer-paid childcare benefits and a chance to gain hands-on classroom experience in a mission-driven team focused on student growth and safety.