School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Lancaster, 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 Park Elementary School in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, and the afternoon program runs from 3:05 PM to 6:05 PM. Opportunities may be available for either program or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

The Lead facilitates hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, group activities, and homework completion. The Lead helps provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment, serves as a positive role model, follows state and program policies as well as host-school policies, and supports program operations.

The role is suited to people who enjoy building relationships with children, encouraging learning and growth, and working with teammates and families. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program during the employee’s working days and hours.

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 physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate warmth, friendliness, professionalism, and reliability.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Bring energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoy encouraging children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Be reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.

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.
• Observe 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 during the employee’s working days and hours.
• 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