Early Childhood Learning

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring staff for our Toddler and Preschool Programs for the 2025–2026 school year.

Work while your child is cared for, too.

Employer Paid Childcare – Available for your children enrolled in our program, on the days you work.

JOB STATUS: Part time, non-exempt

LOCATION: Our Early Learning Center in Old Forge, NY

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Early Childhood Childcare Program Staff

PAY: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

HOURS: Hours vary 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

• Facilitating hands‑on activities following the Creative Curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children.
• Creating a safe, healthy, and mega‑fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they'll look up to every single day.
• Stay connected with parents and family members via the Playground App, because who doesn’t love sharing those precious moments and updates?
• Ensuring you’re always in the know by following OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Program policies, and our host school’s rules like a pro!
• Cultivating positive adult‑child interactions utilizing the CLASS method, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Supporting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the entire center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

• Crafting Adventures:
  Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age‑appropriate lessons using our Curriculum to ignite children’s development across all domains.
• Tracking Progress:
  Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children and organize regular parent conferences to discuss their growth, needs, and interests.
• Smooth Transitions:
  Guide families through the transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten, ensuring every child feels supported every step of the way.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date family and agency records, including attendance and meal logs, ensuring everything runs like a well‑oiled machine.
• Team Support:
  Keep Assistants in the loop with all classroom and program updates, providing training and guidance as needed to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Mentoring Moments:
  Provide functional training and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers, helping them grow and thrive in their roles.
• Continuous Learning:
  Dive into ongoing in‑service and educational opportunities provided by Healthy Kids, because we believe in investing in your growth and development every step of the way.

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children under 13 preferred, but not required
• Medically cleared to perform all job duties
• Friendly, professional, reliable, and team‑oriented
• Able to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Employer Paid Childcare – Available for your children 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

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.

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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.

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