Childcare Assistant – Before & After School Program
About The Position
Make a Difference Before and After the School Bell Rings! Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Childcare Assistants for our Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, PA for the 2025–2026 school year. If you love working with children, leading engaging activities, and being part of a positive, supportive team, you’ll help shape a safe and fun environment where kids can grow and thrive. Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care. JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, PA PAY: $13.50 per hour HOURS: 7:00 - 8:35 am & 3:30 - 6:30 pm Who Thrives in This Role This position is especially well-suited for: Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community If you enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and being part of a mission-driven team, you’ll feel right at home. Position Responsibilities The Before and After School Program team is responsible for: Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic enrichment, art, and group activities Assisting students with homework Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment Serving as a positive role model for children in the program Arriving prepared and remaining on-site until the last child is dismissed Communicating daily with parents and families via the Playground App Following state regulations, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies Supporting attendance tracking, registration, and staffing as needed
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with children under 13 preferred
- Medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB
- Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs
Responsibilities
- Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic enrichment, art, and group activities
- Assisting students with homework
- Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment
- Serving as a positive role model for children in the program
- Arriving prepared and remaining on-site until the last child is dismissed
- Communicating daily with parents and families via the Playground App
- Following state regulations, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
- Supporting attendance tracking, registration, and staffing as needed
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, available only on the days you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- On-demand pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
