What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before and After School Program Staff position at HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS?
Description
WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is one of the North East's largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.
We are currently hiring for multiple positions for our Before and After School Program in the Peekskill City School District, Peekskill, NY.
JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Substitutes, Assistants, Group Leaders, Supervisors, Directors
PAY: $15-$18 per hour (based on role, qualifications, and experience)
The Before and 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 completion.
Providing a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.
Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Brightwheel App.
Observing OCFS 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
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years or older and a High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year experience working with children under 13 preferred but not necessary
Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of communicable disease including TB and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.
Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents and staff. Professional, reliable and prompt.
Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.
BENEFITS:
On Demand Pay
Telehealth Benefits
401(k) for eligible employees
Sick Time Off
Career Development and FREE School Age Child Care Credential through our Apprenticeship Program*
Certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance, get in touch for more details.
In addition, we offer competitive benefits for our full time employees including:
Paid Holidays
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
AFLAC Supplemental Plans
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
*The Healthy Kids Apprenticeship Program is designed for anyone looking to pursue a career in School Age Childcare and provides a direct path to a Site Director position with on the job training and a scholarship to cover the cost of your School Age Child Care Credential (SACC).
Salary : $15 - $18
