School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Hamburg, PA

1d • 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 schedule follows the school calendar, with morning hours from 7:00 AM to 8:35 AM and afternoon hours from 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM. Opportunities may be available for the morning program, afternoon program, or both.

The assistant helps provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment for children ages 5–12. The role includes facilitating hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and group activities, as well as supporting homework completion. Assistants serve as positive role models and follow state guidelines and Healthy Kids and host-school policies. Some positions may also involve management tasks such as maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs is a certified Benefit Corporation that provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. Its stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities.
• Support children with 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for 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, providing 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