School-Age Childcare Lead– Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Pine Grove, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role involves leading hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The Lead helps provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment, serves as a positive role model, and follows state guidelines and program and host-school policies. Certain positions may also include management duties such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for the employee’s school-age children enrolled in its program during the days and hours the employee works. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field; 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.
• 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, handling registration, and staffing.

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 to access 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