School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • North Cornwall Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Lead for its Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The part-time position follows the school calendar. Program hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. for the morning program and 3:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the afternoon program; opportunities may be available for either program or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The role facilitates activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The Childcare Lead helps provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment and serves as a positive role model. The role follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host-school policies. Certain positions may also handle management functions such as attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and experience combinations: 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 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 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 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 for children.
• Act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host-school policies.
• Depending on the position, maintain accurate attendance records, handle registration, and perform staffing functions.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee’s workdays and work hours
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree