School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Leesport, PA

6d • 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 role follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 AM to 8:35 AM, and the afternoon program runs from 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM. Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs. This is a non-exempt position paying $16.00 per hour.

The Lead facilitates activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, group activities, and homework completion. The role helps provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment, serves as a positive role model, and follows state guidelines and program and host-school policies. Some positions may also handle management functions such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The employer contribution covers the cost of that care. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible, affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• 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 plus 30 credit hours in those fields and one year of relevant experience; an associate’s degree in those fields and two years of relevant experience; an associate’s degree plus 30 credit hours in those fields and 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.
• 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, 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 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree