School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Elizabethtown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Lead for its Before and After School Program at Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is part-time and non-exempt, follows the school calendar, and pays $16.00 per hour. Programs run from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM; opportunities may be available for the morning program, afternoon program, or both.

The lead facilitates activities for school-age children using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, provides a safe, healthy, engaging setting, and serves as a positive role model. The role also supports program operations and requires adherence to state guidelines and program and host-school policies. Healthy Kids Programs describes its mission as making childcare accessible and affordable while 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 and is a certified Benefit Corporation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field; a bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus one year of relevant experience; an associate’s degree in those fields plus two years of relevant experience; an associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus three years of relevant experience; or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus two years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes working with school-age children in after-school programs, summer camps, classrooms, or similar settings, including planning activities, supervising groups, and supporting social-emotional and academic growth.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Be medically fit to perform job duties, including having a clear 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 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• The role may suit parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, or 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 and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host-school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

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 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: Associate degree