Almost Home: Health Specialist
Almost Home is a welcoming and engaging afterschool program for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade from the Tarrytown and Irvington school districts. Our program provides a caring environment where kids can participate in a mix of classroom activities and gym time, ensuring a fun and enriching experience after the school day.
Do you have a warm, calm presence and a passion for working with children? Almost Home, our vibrant afterschool program for K–5th grade students, is seeking a compassionate and responsible Health Specialist to join our team.
Position Overview: The Health Specialist acts as our program’s on-site wellness lead—similar to a camp nurse—providing basic care and assessment for children who are feeling unwell or need minor first aid (band-aids, ice packs, etc.). This role also includes light administrative support and professional communication with parents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to daily health-related needs of children in the program
- Provide basic first aid and monitor children feeling unwell
- Supervise any child waiting for early pick-up due to illness or injury
- Communicate professionally with families about health concerns
- Document all health visits in the medical log accurately and confidentially
- Support the site director with small administrative tasks as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone nurturing, patient, and great with kids
- Strong communication skills with both children and adults
- Minimum of current CPR/First Aid and RTE (Responding to Emergencies) Certification (Training can be provided for the right candidate)
- Ability to follow health and safety protocols and maintain confidentiality
- Dependable and organized, with the ability to multitask
Additional Info:
- Must be available for occasional early program days based on school calendar
- Program does not operate during school vacations or holidays
- This is a part-time position perfect for educators, caregivers, or anyone with youth experience and an interest in health/wellness
Location: Shames JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30–5:30 PM
Program Dates: August 25, 2025 – June 26, 2026
Pay Rate: $17-$19 per hour
Follows Tarrytown and Irvington School Calendars
