Childcare Lead Teacher – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Bernville, PA

14h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference Before and After the School Bell Rings! Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Lead Teacher for our Before and After School Program at Penn-Bernville 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 PAY: $16.00 per hour HOURS: 7:00 - 8:35 am & 3:20 - 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. The Before and After School Program team is responsible for: Creating and 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 Education and Experience Candidate must possess one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field Bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 1 year of relevant experience Associate’s degree in the above fields plus 2 years of relevant experience Associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 3 years of relevant experience Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 years of relevant experience Relevant experience includes: working with school-age children in after-school programs, summer camps, classrooms, or similar settings, including planning activities, supervising groups, and supporting social-emotional and academic growth. Qualifications 18 years of age Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks Must be medically fit to perform job duties which includes a clear TB. Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable Strong interpersonal and communication skills Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. Part-Time Benefits Employer-paid childcare for your school aged children (ages 5-13) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage AFLAC supplemental plans 401(k) for eligible employees Paid sick time On-demand pay Career development and growth opportunities About Healthy Kids Programs Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve. Why Join Healthy Kids Programs? At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Salary Description $16.00 per hour

Requirements

• Candidate must possess one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field
• Bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 1 year of relevant experience
• Associate’s degree in the above fields plus 2 years of relevant experience
• Associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 3 years of relevant experience
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience includes: working with school-age children in after-school programs, summer camps, classrooms, or similar settings, including planning activities, supervising groups, and supporting social-emotional and academic growth.
• 18 years of age
• Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks
• Must be medically fit to perform job duties which includes a clear TB.
• Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Creating and 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 your school aged children (ages 5-13) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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