Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant
Position Overview
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant for our program at Taconic Hills Elementary School in Craryville, NY for the 2026–2027 school year. The position offers a flexible schedule that aligns with the school day.
Key Success Characteristics
- Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
- Bridges energy, kindness, and patience to each day
- Encourages children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
- Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
- Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care
Featured Benefit
Employer-Paid Childcare
Who Thrives In This Role
- Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
- Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience
- Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum
- 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
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB
- Warm, friendly, and upbeat personality
- Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children
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.
About Us
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
About 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.