School-Age Childcare Lead– Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Pine Grove, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a 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 position is part-time, non-exempt, pays $16.00 per hour, and follows the school calendar. Program hours are 7:00 AM–8:35 AM and 3:20 PM–6:30 PM; opportunities may be available for the morning program, afternoon program, or both.

The Lead facilitates activities for children ages 5–12 using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, helps provide a safe and engaging environment, and serves as a positive role model. Some positions may also include management tasks such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a growing childcare organization operating Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, it states that its mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Be medically fit to perform the job duties, including having a clear TB.
• Be warm, friendly, professional, and reliable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Meet one of the listed education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services; 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 a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential 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.

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 and act as a positive role model.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Depending on the position, maintain accurate attendance records, support registration, and assist with 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree