Student Health Support & Operations Assistant

Location: Levittown, NY (Karopczyc Campus)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Salary: $20-$24 per hour

Make a Difference Every Day

Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Student Health Support & Operations Assistant to help ensure the health, safety, and smooth daily operation of our school. This unique role combines student health support, transportation coordination, and front office responsibilities in a collaborative, child-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student transportation and assist with safe arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Communicate with families, staff, and transportation providers regarding schedule changes and transportation needs.
• Serve as a Medication Administration Trained (“MAT”-certified) staff member (or obtain certification) to support medication administration and student health needs in accordance with New York State regulations.
• Monitor student wellness, maintain health documentation, and respond appropriately to health-related situations.
• Provide professional front desk coverage during the aftercare program by greeting visitors, answering phones, and ensuring building security.
• Support daily school operations by assisting administrators, teachers, and staff as needed.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a school or early childhood setting.
• MAT Certification (or willingness to obtain), along with First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join VCLC?

At Variety Child Learning Center, every role contributes to helping young children reach their fullest potential. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism, and compassionate service to children and families.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, New York Paid Sick Leave, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 403(b), employer-funded 401(a) pension contribution, and disability insurance.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a school environment. Activities usually take place in the classroom, gym, outside on a playground, or parking lot, or in special activity rooms. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, iPads, SmartBoards.

Physical Demands:

This role may be physically demanding. The employee is required to be non-sedentary. Must be able to stand, run, walk, sit, bend climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to an average pre-school-age child (35 pounds) and a school-age child (50 pounds).