Before and After School Program Childcare Group Teacher

Before and After School Program Childcare Group Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs is currently hiring Childcare Group Teachers for our Before and Aftercare Program for the  school year. We’re looking for someone who loves working with children and is passionate about creating an environment where kids can thrive.

JOB STATUS: Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt

LOCATION: Lopatcong Elementary School in Phillipsburg, NJ

PAY RATE: $15.49 – $17.00 per hour

HOURS: 7:00 – 8:00 am and 2:30 – 5:30 pm

• Ensure that staff and program adhere to NJ guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school rules.
• Direct engaging hands‑on activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Support homework completion.
• Create a safe, healthy, and fun environment where kids can thrive and serve as a role model.
• Assist the Site Director with management tasks, including accurate attendance/registration records, staffing levels, and act as designated person in charge when the Site Director is absent.
• Maintain open communication with parents and families through the Playground App.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with the Site Director, providing updates on daily occurrences, addressing issues in a timely manner, and collaborating as a team.

• Associate’s degree in Child Development or Child Development Certificate.

• Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development.

• Medically fit, free of communicable diseases including TB.
• Warm, friendly, upbeat with exceptional people skills for kids, parents, and team. Professional, reliable, and prompt.
• Ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry up to 50 lbs., and perform tasks to keep pace with energetic kids.

• Employer‑Paid Childcare for school‑age children (ages 5–13) on 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 while feeling valued.

Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure 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.

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