Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is looking for an energetic and passionate Before and After Childcare Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Crothersville Elementary School in Crothersville, IN.

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older, High School Diploma or GED, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or relevant ECE coursework, 1 year of experience working with kids under 13, medically cleared of communicable diseases including TB.
• Qualifications: Warm, friendly, and upbeat personality, exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt, physically able to perform necessary tasks.

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, allowing you to focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program.

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.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

To learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

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.