After School Childcare Staff - Healthy Kids Programs

About the Role

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated After School Childcare Staff to lead and support engaging activities for children during the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position focuses on providing a nurturing and educational environment for school-age children (ages 5-12) at program locations in Mora and Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Locations and Schedule

• Los Ninos Elementary School
• Sierra Vista Elementary School

Working days are Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with varied hours on Fridays between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all program activities and staff operations comply with state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and requirements from host schools.
• Design and lead hands-on, engaging activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic support, arts, and homework assistance.
• Manage daily administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, registrations, scheduling, and maintaining adequate staffing levels.
• Maintain effective and ongoing communication with families through the Playground App to keep parents and caregivers informed.
• Collaborate consistently with supervisors to share updates, resolve issues, and foster a positive and team-oriented working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferably have at least one year of experience working with children under 13 years old.
• Medical clearance confirming absence of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Friendly, approachable, and upbeat personality with strong interpersonal skills. Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality are essential.
• Physical ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, with the stamina to keep pace with children.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay between $12.00 and $16.00, paid every other Friday.
• Employer-paid childcare for employees' school-age children enrolled during working hours, alleviating the need for external childcare arrangements.
• Access to telehealth, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Availability of AFLAC supplemental insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility.
• Paid sick leave and on-demand pay options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs offers more than traditional childcare; it’s a growing organization dedicated to transforming childcare accessibility with programs spanning Early Learning, Before and After School care, and Summer Camps across over 150 sites. As a certified benefit corporation and one of the fastest growing organizations, the company prioritizes positive community impact and family-friendly services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Healthy Kids Programs values diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Hiring decisions focus strictly on qualifications, merit, and business needs.