Childcare Assistant - Before & After School
4 days ago
Oaklyn
Job DescriptionDescription: Make a Difference Before and After the School Bell Rings! Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Childcare Assistants for our Before and After School Programs in Collingswood, NJ for the 2025–2026 school year. If you love working with children, leading engaging activities, and being part of a positive, supportive team, you’ll help shape a safe and fun environment where kids can grow and thrive. LOCATION: Collingswood, NJ PAY RATE: $16.00 per hour JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: SPLIT SHIFT Morning Program hours vary between 7:00 - 9:00 am Afternoon Program hours vary between 2:30 - 5:45 pm Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care. Who Thrives in This Role This position is especially well-suited for: • Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day, • Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management Position Responsibilities The Before and After School Program team is responsible for: • Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion., • Providing a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program., • Observing state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies., • Candidates must successfully pass all required state background checks., • Requires the ability to meet physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children., • Employer-paid childcare for children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us, • Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage, • AFLAC supplemental plans, • 401(k) for eligible employees, • Paid sick time, • On-demand pay, • Career development and growth opportunities About Healthy Kids Programs Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve. Why Join Healthy Kids Programs? At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. Learn more about working with us: Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.