School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Lititz, 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 Park Elementary School in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position follows the school calendar and may involve the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The morning schedule is 7:00 AM–8:30 AM, and the afternoon schedule is 3:05 PM–6:05 PM. Pay is $16.00 per hour. The role involves leading activities for school-age children, providing a safe and engaging environment, and supporting program operations.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours they work. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable while 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 pathways: 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 those fields plus 1 year of relevant experience; an associate’s degree in those fields plus 2 years of relevant experience; an associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus 3 years of relevant experience; or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 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 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 and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Follow 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, vision, and 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree