Before-School Care Assistant (School-Age)

Healthy Kids Programs; Newtown (CT); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, and dental

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

Career development and growth

Descripción de la vacante

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before School Program at Candlewood Lake Elementary School in Brookfield, CT for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role follows the school calendar with morning sessions from 7:00 to 8:50 am, and emphasizes hands-on activities, safety, and positive role modeling for children aged 5-12. Employer-paid childcare is provided for staff's own children.

Formación

• 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience working with kids under 13 preferred
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum including fitness, STEAM, academic, art and other group activities as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act 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.

Conocimientos

Loves children

Energy

Patience

Family communication

Reliability

Organized

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before School Program at Candlewood Lake Elementary School in Brookfield, CT for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role follows the school calendar with morning sessions from 7:00 to 8:50 am, and emphasizes hands-on activities, safety, and positive role modeling for children aged 5-12. Employer-paid childcare is provided for staff's own children.