Childcare Assistant - Summer Camp

Description

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference?
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Childcare Assistants for our Summer Camp to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create lifelong memories for children while being part of a supportive, award-winning team.

Schedule:

• Summer: Monday–Friday, shifts between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM
• Potential to continue beyond summer with different hours

Location: Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ararat, VA

Reports to: Summer Camp Director
Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Pay:  $15.50–$17.00 per hour, based on experience

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in 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 site director with daily camp activities, games, hands-on projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed activities
• 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

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• High school diploma or equivalent required 

Virginia-Approved Qualification Pathways (must meet ONE):
Option 1: Meets one of the Virginia Program Director qualification pathways
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field
Option 3: Minimum 3 months programmatic experience plus one of the following: 

• One-year early childhood certificate (=30 semester hours) 
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent 
• Certification from a recognized Montessori organization 

Option 4: 48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) from an accredited college/university with at least 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter hours) in child-related subjects and minimum 3 months programmatic experience
Option 5 (Short-Term/Seasonal Programs): One season of programmatic experience totaling at least 200 hours (up to 24 hours may be formal training) 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to pass a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) background check.
• Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• Demonstrates a warm, friendly, and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism; dependable and punctual.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program, available only on the days 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: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

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.