School-Age Childcare Staff - After School

About the role

The 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 assistance. They provide a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and act as positive role models for children in the program. They report to the program ready to work at designated times and are expected to stay until the last child leaves the program. They communicate daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum
• Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment
• Acting as a positive role model for children in the program
• Reporting to the program ready to work at designated times
• Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App
• Observing and following state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
• Performing management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing (if applicable)

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to pass a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) background check
• Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB)
• Demonstrates a warm, friendly, and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members
• Maintains a high level of professionalism; dependable and punctual
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children

Qualifications

• Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB)
• Maintains a high level of professionalism; dependable and punctual
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
• Ability to maintain a safe and engaging environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff

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
• 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.

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.