Childcare Assistant - Summer Camp- Fletcher

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference?

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Childcare Assistants for our Summer Camp to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. Inspire, guide, and create unforgettable experiences for children while joining a dedicated, award-winning team.

Schedule:

Pre-summer: Up to 3 hours per week, increasing to up to 6 hours per week beginning mid-June

Summer: Monday–Friday, shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Potential to continue beyond summer with different hours

Location: Fletcher Elementary School in Cambridge, VT

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour, based on experience

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Site Director in planning and leading daily camp activities, games, hands-on projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed programs

Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and fully engaged

Ensure camper safety while following all state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school guidelines

Keep daily communication with families through the Playground App and assist during parent orientations

Engage in community outreach initiatives to promote the program and build connections with prospective families

Demonstrate enthusiasm, positivity, and a proactive, can-do attitude in every interaction

Requirements

Education and Experience

Minimum age of 18 and hold a high school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

Prior Vermont Background Clearance and Training preferred but not required

Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement

Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families

Maintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program, available only on the days 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. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

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.