Part-Time Before/After School Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare for school-age

Telehealth, vision, and dental

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

On-demand pay - access earned wages

Career development and growth

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Programs at Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ for the 2026-2027 school year.

This part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar with morning and/or afternoon sessions. The position emphasizes safe, engaging activities, positive role modeling, and partnering with families to support student growth while offering employer-paid childcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass all required state background checks.
• Must meet physical demands including bending, stretching, lifting up to 50 pounds and active engagement with children.
• Positive, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum (fitness, STEAM, academic, art, homework).
• Provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment and model positive behavior.
• Observe state guidelines and program/host school policies.
• May perform attendance records, registration, and staffing duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Programs at Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ for the 2026-2027 school year.

This part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar with morning and/or afternoon sessions. The position emphasizes safe, engaging activities, positive role modeling, and partnering with families to support student growth while offering employer-paid childcare benefits.