School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Bern Township, PA

6d • 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 children ages 5–12 and follows the school calendar. The schedule may include the morning program from 7:00 AM to 8:35 AM, the afternoon program from 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM, or both. This is a part-time, non-exempt position paying $16.00 per hour.

The Lead facilitates engaging activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and group activities, as well as homework completion. The role provides a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serves as a positive role model for children. Depending on the position, the Lead may also handle management tasks such as maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for the employee’s school-age children enrolled in the program during the days and hours the employee works. Additional part-time benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities.

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 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.
• 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 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 in the program.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Depending on the position, maintain accurate attendance records, handle registration, and perform staffing functions.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program 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 with 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