Childcare Assistant Teacher – After School

About the role

We are hiring Assistant Teachers for our After School Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Assistant Teachers supervise and support children in a safe, structured environment. They promote positive interactions, support youth development, and maintain a safe and healthy setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework assistance.
• Provide a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and be prepared to stay until the last child leaves the program.
• Communicate daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.
• Observe and follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Certain positions may also perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must meet one of the following qualification options:
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and at least three months of experience working with school-age children.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience working with school-age children, including at least three months of supervised experience in a school-age childcare program.
• At least nine months of experience working with school-age children, including at least three months of supervised experience in a school-age childcare program.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and at least three months of experience working with school-age children.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience working with school-age children, including at least three months of supervised experience in a school-age childcare program.
• At least nine months of experience working with school-age children, including at least three months of supervised experience in a school-age childcare program.

Skills

• Ability to work with children in a safe and structured environment.
• Positive communication skills.
• Ability to follow state guidelines and program policies.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) 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.
• 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?

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: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

Hiring decisions

Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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.