Before & After School Programs Assistant

Healthy Kids Programs; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, dental coverage

401(k) for eligible employees

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Programs at Horace W. Porter School in Columbia, CT. The role supports hands-on activities, safety, and positive child development during school hours.

This part-time position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and effective communication with families, with employer-paid childcare benefits and a schedule aligned to the school day.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working with kids preferred.
• Health clearance including TB screening per state regulations.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while engaging with children.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child engagement

Communication with families

Reliability

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Programs at Horace W. Porter School in Columbia, CT. The role supports hands-on activities, safety, and positive child development during school hours.

This part-time position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and effective communication with families, with employer-paid childcare benefits and a schedule aligned to the school day.