Early Learning Teacher Assistant - 103 Hooker Ave

Healthy Kids Programs is looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Teacher Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, NY PAY: $16.00 per hour HOURS: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm JOB CONSISTS OF: Working closely with the Lead Teacher to support hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, designed to meet the individual needs and interests of the children. Maintaining consistent communication with parents and family members via the Playground App to promote transparency and engagement in their child’s daily experiences. Encouraging positive adult-child interactions using the CLASS method to create an environment where every child feels supported and valued. Promoting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom participants and the wider center community by following ECERS/ITERS standards and procedures. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: You're 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent. While having 1 year of experience working with kiddos under 13 is awesome, it's not a must-have. We believe in potential and passion! You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB. You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with young children, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt. You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with young children! PART-TIME BENEFITS: Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5 13) 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 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). 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. 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