Before and/or After School Program Childcare Group Teacher - Lopatcong

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). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

We are hiring Childcare Group Teachers for our Before and Aftercare Program at Lopatcong Elementary in Phillipsburg, NJ. If you’re passionate about working with kids and creating a space where they can truly thrive, we’d love to meet you!

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

PAY RATE: $15.49 - $17.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure Compliance: Oversee adherence to NJ guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school rules by both staff and the program.

Lead Engaging Activities: Facilitate fun, hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. You'll also help kids with homework and make sure it gets done!

Be a Role Model: Foster a safe, healthy, and fun environment where kids can succeed, while being a positive role model they can look up to every day.

Assist with Management: Support the Site Director with management tasks, including keeping accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring the program has the right staffing levels. You’ll take charge when the Site Director is absent.

Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.

Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with the Site Director, providing updates on daily events, resolving issues quickly, and contributing to a positive work environment while tackling challenges as a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree in Child Development, or a Child Development Certificate OR

Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, plus nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You’ll need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting, references, and SEL & SCR.

A doctor’s note confirming you're medically fit to perform job duties and free of any communicable diseases (including TB).

You have a warm, friendly, and upbeat personality. Your people skills are exceptional, whether you’re interacting with kids, parents, or coworkers. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and punctual.

You’re able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry (up to 50 lbs.) to keep up with energetic kids!

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

On-Demand Pay: Get access to your earnings whenever you need them!

Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy with virtual care.

401(k) for eligible employees: Plan for your future!

Paid Sick Time Off: Take a break when you need it.

Career Development: Build your skills with our support.

Growth Opportunities: As we grow, we want you to grow with us!

AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Extra coverage to help take care of you and your family.

Tuition Assistance: Certain applicants may qualify—contact us for more details!

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