Childcare Assistant - After School

Job overview

The Childcare Assistant - After School role is part-time and onsite at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, VT. Pay is $16.00–$17.50 per hour. Healthy Kids Programs provides an after-school program at a public elementary school that follows the school calendar. The assistant helps create a welcoming after-school space, supports children in building friendships through games and activities, and serves as a positive influence during their afternoons.

What you'll do

• Help provide a welcoming after-school space for children
• support children in building friendships through games and activities
• be a positive influence on children’s afternoons.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

childcare assistant

after school

school-age children

games and activities

friendship building

part-time

$16.00–$17.50 per hour

2:25–5:30 pm

west pawlet vt

healthy kids programs

school calendar

paid sick time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Direct deposit, on-demand pay, paid sick time earned over time, vision, dental and telehealth coverage options, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why this role

Schedule is 2:25–5:30 PM on school days, following the school calendar; commitment is for the 2026–2027 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience is helpful but not required.

About the employer

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.