School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Lititz, PA

3d • 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 role is part-time and non-exempt, follows the school calendar, and may be scheduled for the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The morning schedule is 7:00 AM–8:30 AM, and the afternoon schedule is 2:45 PM–6:00 PM. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The Lead facilitates activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, helps children complete homework, and provides a safe, healthy, fun environment while serving as a positive role model. The role also involves following applicable state and program policies, supporting program operations, and communicating with teammates and families.

Healthy Kids Programs provides early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet one of the following 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 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.
• 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.
• Support children with 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.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, confidence, and learning through play and positive experiences.
• Work with teammates and communicate effectively with families.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the days and 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: Associate degree