School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Pine Grove, PA

5d • 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. Work follows the school calendar, with opportunities to work in the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The morning schedule is 7:00 AM–8:35 AM, and the afternoon schedule is 3:20 PM–6:30 PM.

The assistant helps deliver hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, and art activities, group activities, and homework completion. The role also involves providing a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serving as a positive role model. Some positions may include management tasks such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. It operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations.

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 following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, and art activities, other group activities, and homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children.
• Act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• 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 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