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School-Age Childcare Assistant – After School

Healthy Kids Programs · Newport, NH · 2 days ago
On-siteManagement$16/hrPart-time

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for the After School Program at Croydon Village School in Croydon, NH for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar with afternoon hours from 2:15 pm to 5:30 pm.

This role 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
  • Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community

Skills

  • Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
  • Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day
  • Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
  • Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
  • Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion
  • 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

  • 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferably 1 year of experience working with children under 13
  • Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB
  • Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat with exceptional people skills; professional, reliable, and prompt
  • Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and keep up with the children

Benefits

  • Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work
  • Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
  • AFLAC supplemental plans
  • 401(k) for eligible employees
  • Paid sick time
  • On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility
  • Career development and growth opportunities

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, non-exempt; follows the school calendar. Afternoon program runs 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm.

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