School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • York, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Lead for its Before and After School Program at Park Elementary School in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, and the afternoon program runs from 3:05 PM to 6:05 PM. Opportunities may be available for the morning program, afternoon program, or both.

The Lead facilitates engaging, hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role provides children with a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serves as a positive role model. It also involves following state, program, and host-school guidelines and supporting program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

The role is suited to people who enjoy supporting children's learning and development, encouraging curiosity and creativity, and building relationships with children, families, and teammates. 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.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services; a bachelor's degree with 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 with 30 credit hours in those fields plus three years of relevant experience; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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 coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree