Before and After School Program Group Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Columbia, PA

66d • $16

About The Position

Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. We're on the lookout for a passionate Group Teacher for our Before and After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
• OR An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
• Medically fit to perform all job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• Warm, friendly, and upbeat with exceptional people skills.
• Professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• Ability to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and keep up with energetic children.

Responsibilities

• Developing weekly plans and implementing age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the physical environment in each program to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
• Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily routines and plans, for the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers.
• Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
• Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client and agency records, including daily meal and attendance records.
• Maintain up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profiles, and other records as needed.
• Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
• Assure a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Assist with the supervision of staff and volunteers at assigned site.
• Ensure that the Childcare Assistant is kept updated on all matters concerning the classroom and program.
• Report all staffing and classroom concerns to Director in a timely manner.
• Participate in ongoing in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency.
• Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of the center's goals and objectives.
• Occasionally carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.

Benefits

• Telehealth Benefits: Access to virtual care.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for vision health.
• Dental Insurance: Dental coverage for health.
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Additional coverage options.
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Retirement savings plan.
• Paid Sick Time Off: Health comes first.
• On-Demand Pay: Access to earned wages when needed.
• Career Development: Opportunities to enhance skills.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree