After School Pre-K Specialist 2026-2027 School Year - Multiple Locations

Company Information Just for Kids is a community centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo. Current openings in our Amherst, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville locations. Position Summary The Pre-K Specialist is responsible for developing and managing additional learning opportunities through play, enrichment activities and social interaction for the before and after school programs for pre-kindergarten children (ages 4-5). This role focuses on creating a safe, engaging and educational environment that complements the curriculum of the Program Manager and the regular school day. Coordinate with the Program Manager to determine responsibility for administrative tasks. Support the point person for site needs during Program Manager's absence. Design, plan and implement age-appropriate daily activities that align with early childhood education principles and foster children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Create diverse activities such as arts, crafts, music, movement, literacy and science that are all development appropriate and engaging that reinforce classroom learning and are in in line with the Program Managers curriculum. Supports communication of scheduled spaces of groups of children based on size, activity and maintaining ratios. Provide guidance on implementing Pre-K activities, managing behavior and ensuring a high-quality program. Assist to maintain accurate record keeping. Any other duties specified by the Program Manager and the Just for Kids Program Administration. Schedule After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday 1:45pm/2:30

• 5:00pm/5:30pm, depending on school location. Plus 1 hour of planning each week school is in session. Benefits Flexible Work Schedules
• No Nights or Weekends! Competitive hourly rate Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses
• Dental and Vision insurance Stellar Dental Discount Plan Free Child Care through the Just for Kids School-Age Program Discount Paid Sick Time 401(k) Plan Experience And Education Must be 18 years of age or older.

Education and/or experience per

NYS OCFS

regulations. 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a: Child Development Associate Credential or Other Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field And additionally, two years of experience related to caring for children Requirements Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through

NYS OCFS.

This includes the completion of several background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting. Regular and predictable attendance Physical Requirements This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time. Ability to engage actively with children in a classroom like setting. Recognition Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff. Child Care Business of the Year

• Child Care Resource Network (2026) WNY Child Care Action Team
• Empire Award for Child Care Excellence (2025) Buffalo Business First
• Best Places to Work Finalist
• (2015, 2019, 2023) Network for Youth Success
• Quality Leadership Award (2022) Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015) Employer of the Year
• Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015) UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)

Job Type:

Part-time Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.50

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): What is your Monday-Friday availability? What is your earliest start time?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Childcare:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person