Childcare Staff - Summer Camp

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring staff for our Summer Camp Program for the 2026 school year.

LOCATION: Healthy Kids Early Learning Center at 21 Liberty Street in Monticello, NY

JOB STATUS: Part-time, Non-Exempt

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Childcare Program Staff

PAY: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Summer: Monday–Friday, shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Potential to continue beyond summer with different hours

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily camp activities, including games, projects, special events, and themed arts & crafts.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and engaged
• Ensure camper safety and follow all state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school policies
• Communicate daily with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations
• Support community outreach to promote the program and engage prospective families
• Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13.
• Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
• Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?
At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

Learn more about working with us:

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.