School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Lancaster, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Assistant for its Before and After School Program at Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves children ages 5–12. The schedule follows the school calendar: mornings from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and afternoons from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM. Pay is $13.50–$14.50 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

The assistant helps provide a safe, healthy, fun, and engaging environment for children. The role includes facilitating activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, supporting homework completion, and serving as a positive role model. Depending on the position, duties may also include attendance records, registration, and staffing functions.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours an employee works. The company operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and identifies as a certified Benefit Corporation. It states that it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least 2 years of experience working with children under 13.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Be medically fit to perform job duties, including having a clear TB test.
• 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 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 and act as a positive role model.
• 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, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay to access 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