School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Heidelberg Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a 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 school-age 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 for the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The role is part-time and non-exempt, paying $16.00 per hour.

The Lead facilitates curriculum-based activities, helps provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment, and serves as a positive role model. Certain positions may also include management functions such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

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. Its stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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 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 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.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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 in the program.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• 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, handling registration, and staffing.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program, on days and during hours worked.
• Telehealth, vision, and 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