School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Myerstown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Lead for its Before and After School Program at Penn-Bernville Elementary School in Bernville, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves children ages 5–12. The schedule follows the school calendar, with morning hours from 7:00 AM to 8:35 AM and afternoon hours from 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM. Opportunities may be available to work the morning program, afternoon program, or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour. The role is non-exempt.

The Lead facilitates activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, helps maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging environment, and serves as a positive role model. The curriculum includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The position follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host school policies. Some positions may also include management functions such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

The position may suit people seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, hands-on experience working with children, or an opportunity to mentor children. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization states that its mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess 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 one of those fields plus 1 year of relevant experience; an associate's degree in one of those fields plus 2 years of relevant experience; an associate's degree including 30 credit hours in one of those fields plus 3 years of relevant experience; or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes work 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 lbs.

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, 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 enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the days and hours worked.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, providing access to 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