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Before and After School Team Leader 2026-2027 School Year

Part-time

Just for Kids

Amherst, NEPart-time$16–17/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$16–17/hr
Location
Amherst, NE
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Just for Kids is hiring a Before and After School Team Leader 2026-2027 School Year. Just for Kids is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff to join their team as Before and After School Team Leaders for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves working directly with groups of students, creating and implementing engaging activities in a safe, supervised, and structured environment. The organization is a community-centered non-profit offering before and after school and summer programming.

Key focus areas include Support planning and implementation of age-appropriate daily activities, Maintain general housekeeping of all program areas, and Provide direct competent supervision of children at all times.

Successful candidates bring 18 Years of Age, NYS OCFS Clearance, and 1 Year Childcare Experience. Important skills include Twisting and Squatting. Preferred (not required): Enthusiasm, Creativity, Motivation, and Working With Youth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EnthusiasmCreativityMotivationWorking With YouthPlanning ActivitiesImplementing ActivitiesMaintaining Program AreasSupervision of ChildrenMaintaining RatiosCommunication With Program ManagerCommunication With FamiliesCommunication With StaffCommunication With School PersonnelMaintaining Positive Work EnvironmentTwistingSquattingProlonged StandingLifting Up to 10 Pounds

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Education Per NYS OCFS RegulationsExperience Per NYS OCFS RegulationsNYS OCFS ClearanceBackground ChecksFingerprintingRegular and Predictable Attendance1 Year Experience in Childcare Related FieldFive-Day Availability

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Before and After School Team Leader 2026-2027 School Year

Amherst, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Hamburg, Sweet Home, and Williamsville, NY

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer 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.

Position Summary

Team Leaders work directly with groups of students creating and implementing appropriate and engaging activities for theJust for KidsBefore and After School Program participants in a safe, supervised, structured environment.

  • Support planning and implementation of age-appropriate daily activities.

  • Maintain general housekeeping of all program areas including program spaces and storage areas.

  • Provide direct competent supervision of children at all times, while maintaining ratios.

  • Communicate activity plans, group needs, and incidents/injuries to Program Manager.

  • Daily communication with participating families, staff and school personnel.

  • Help maintain a positive work environment.

Schedule

After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm). Morning programs run from 7:00am/7:15am through the start of school. Five-day availability preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Stellar Dental Discount Plan

  • Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program

  • 401(k) Plan

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.

  • 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)

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Education and/or experience per NYS OCFS regulations.

  • Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of background checks and fingerprinting.

  • Regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Childcare related field.

Physical Requirements:This position is fairly active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Salary Description

$16.00 - $17.00

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