School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Pine Grove, 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 program serves children ages 5–12. 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 position is non-exempt and pays $13.50–$14.50 per hour.

The assistant helps provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for children, facilitates activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, and serves as a positive role model. Some positions may also include management tasks such as maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.
• 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 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.
• Observe 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, handling 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, allowing 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