Description
LOCATION:ย Cape May City Elementary School in Cape May, NJย
PAY: $16.00 per hourย
Schedule:ย Follows the school calendar
Morning Program: 7:00 - 8:45 am ย
Afternoon Program: 2:30 - 5:45 pmย
Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs. ย ย
JOB STATUS:ย Part-time, non-exemptย
Do you love working with kids? ย
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Childcare Staffย for our Before and After School Program at Cape May City Elementary School in Cape May, NJ for the 2026-2027 school year.ย ย
Key Success Characteristics:ย ย
- Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiencesย ย
- Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each dayย ย
- Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidenceย ย
- Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with familiesย ย
- Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional careย
Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcareย
Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5-12) enrolled in our 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.ย
Who Thrives in This Roleย
This position is especially well-suited for:ย
- Parentsย seeking a schedule that aligns with the school dayย
- Education majors or future teachersย looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom managementย
- Retireesย who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the communityย
If you enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and being part of a mission-driven team, you'll feel right at home.ย
Position Responsibilitiesย
- Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.ย
- Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.ย
- Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.ย
- Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.ย ย
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:ย
- 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent requiredย
- 1 year of experience working with kids under 13 preferredย
- Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.ย ย
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.ย ย
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.ย ย
PART-TIME BENEFITS:ย
- Employer-paid childcareย for school-age children (ages 5-12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with usย
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverageย
- AFLAC supplemental plansย
- 401(k) for eligible employeesย
- Paid sick timeย
- On-demand pay - access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibilityย ย
- Career development and growth opportunitiesย
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider-we're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.ย ย
Learn more about our team and culture: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithusย
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.ย