School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Myerstown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Assistant for its Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 AM to 8:35 AM, and the afternoon program runs from 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM. Opportunities may be available for mornings, afternoons, or both programs.

The assistant helps provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment for children ages 5–12. The role involves leading hands-on activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, and art activities, group activities, and homework completion. Team members act as positive role models and follow state guidelines as well as Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host-school policies. Depending on the position, duties may also include management tasks such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

The role is suited to people who enjoy helping children learn through play and positive experiences, encouraging curiosity and confidence, and working collaboratively with teammates and families. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a mission-driven, certified Benefit Corporation providing childcare programs at more than 150 locations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have 2 years of experience working with children under 13.
• Be medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Be warm, friendly, professional, and reliable.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Bring energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoy encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Be organized and committed to providing exceptional care.
• The role may be especially suited to parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children in the program.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host-school policies.
• Depending on the position, perform management functions such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively with families.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED