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Just for Kids is a community centered non-profit organization that provides before and after school programming in the Amherst (St. Benedict School), Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts as well as select private schools in Amherst, Buffalo, Swormville, and Hamburg.
If you're looking to make an immediate impact and grow with a team that truly needs your skills, this is the place for you!
We're hiring for the 2026-2027 school year for our Sts. Peter and Paul location in Hamburg!
Available Positions:
- Team Leader: Supervise and engage children with fun, age-appropriate activities, ensuring safety in a structured environment.
- Program Teacher: Delivering engaging activities for children in a safe, and structured environment. Help with supervision, administration, and act as the point of contact when the Program Manager is absent.
- PreK Specialist: Develop and implement age-appropriate activities for PreK 3 & 4 students, supporting their growth and learning.
- Program Manager: Lead program operations, manage staff, and design/implement engaging activities to ensure a safe, structured environment for all participants.
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Schedule:
After school program follows the School calendar. Monday through Friday, from dismissal (2:00pm) through the close of program (5:30pm).
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedules - No Nights or Weekends!
- Competitive hourly rate
- Performance, Attendance, Retention, and Referral Bonuses
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for Program Managers
- Stellar Dental Discount Plan
- Just for Kids School-Age Program Tuition Discount!
- Paid Sick Time
- 401(k)
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children.
- Program Teacher - minimum of two years of experience working with children and pursuing or completed degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or other related field of study preferred
- PreK Specialist - minimum of two years of experience working with children and 9 credit hours in a childcare or related field.
- Program Manager - minimum of two years working in childcare field and 1-year supervisory experience required. Completed or pursuing degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or other related field of study preferred. Program Manager schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:45pm to 5:30pm.
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: $16.00 - $22.00 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:
- Hamburg, NY 14075 (Required)
Work Location: In person
