Before and After School Program Childcare Group Teacher

Description:

Healthy Kids Programs is currently hiring Childcare Group Teachers for our Before and Aftercare Program for the 2025-2026 school year. We're looking for someone who loves working with children and is passionate about creating an environment where kids can thrive.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Lopatcong Elementary School in Phillipsburg, NJ

PAY RATE: $15.49 - $17.00 per hour

HOURS: 7:00 - 8:00 am and 2:30 - 5:30 pm

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to NJ guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
• Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
• Be a Role Model: Create a safe, healthy, and mega-fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they'll look up to every single day.
• Managing Like a Boss: Assist the Site Director with certain management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly. You will be the designated person in charge when the Site Director is not on site.
• Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with the Site Director, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in Child Development, Child Development Certificate.

OR

• Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos!

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.
• Telehealth Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On-Demand Pay
• Career Development
• Growth Opportunities

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure that every child has the foundation they need for a bright future. Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

Check out what it's like to work with us at

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

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

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