School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Myerstown, PA

4d • 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 position follows the school calendar and is part-time and non-exempt. 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 to work mornings, afternoons, or both.

The role involves leading engaging activities for school-age children ages 5–12, supporting homework completion, and helping create a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment. The position may also include management tasks such as keeping accurate attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children enrolled in its program during the days and hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of care. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes its mission as making childcare accessible and affordable while creating 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 with 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 with 30 credit hours in those fields and three years of relevant experience; or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials and 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 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 using 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 and serve as a positive role model.
• Follow 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 on the 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, 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