Make a difference in your community while having fun at work! Just for Kids is a community-centered nonprofit organization providing before and after school programming throughout Western New York. We are currently hiring for our Grand Island Before and After School Programs for the 2026-2027 school year . We are looking for dependable, enthusiastic team members who enjoy working with children and want to be part of a supportive team.
Positions Available:
Team Leader Supervise and engage children in fun, age-appropriate activities Help maintain a safe, positive, and structured environment Build positive relationships with children and families Program Teacher Lead and participate in engaging activities Provide supervision and support throughout the program Assist with daily program operations and administrative tasks Serve as the point of contact when the Program Manager is absent Assistant Program Manager Assist with the daily operation of the program Support and supervise program staff Lead and participate in engaging activities Help ensure the program is safe, organized, and running smoothly Serve as the point of contact when the Program Manager is absent Schedule Our Grand Island programs follow the school district calendar. Monday-Friday, from school dismissal until 6:00 PM. No nights or weekends! Benefits Flexible part-time schedules Competitive hourly rates Performance, attendance, retention, and referral bonuses Paid sick time 401(k) Just for Kids school-age program tuition discount Stellar Dental Discount Plan Health, dental, and vision insurance available for Program Managers Requirements All positions: Must be at least 18 years old Minimum of one year of experience working with children
Program Teacher:
Minimum of two years of experience working with children Completed or currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred
Assistant Program Manager:
Minimum of two years of experience in the childcare field One year of supervisory experience preferred Completed or currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred Why Just for Kids? Just for Kids takes pride in the services we provide to children, families, and our staff. We are proud to have been recognized for the quality of our programs and our commitment to our employees. Some of our recent recognition includes: Child Care Business of the Year
- Child Care Resource Network (2026) Empire Award for Child Care Excellence
- WNY Child Care Action Team (2025) Best Places to Work Finalist
- Buffalo Business First (2015, 2019, 2023) Quality Leadership Award
- Network for Youth Success (2022) Child Care Provider of the Year
- Child Care Resource Network (2015) Employer of the Year
- Buffalo State (2012) and University at Buffalo (2015) UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015) Interested in joining our team?
Apply today!
Job Type:
Part-time Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$16.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Parental leave Referral program
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Childcare:
1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Grand Island, NY 14072 (Required)
Work Location:
In person