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, non-exempt 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 program 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 the morning program, afternoon program, or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The lead facilitates hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other 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. It also supports program operations, potentially including attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

The position may suit parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking experience, and retirees interested in mentoring children. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program, on the days and during the hours the employee works. The company describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: 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 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 test.
• 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.
• 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 employees' school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program, on 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, allowing 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