School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Penn Township, PA

5d • 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 part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar and may be scheduled for the morning program, afternoon program, or both. Morning hours are 7:00 AM–8:35 AM, and afternoon hours are 3:20 PM–6:30 PM. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The role supports children ages 5–12 through a safe, healthy, engaging program. The Lead facilitates activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic work, art, group activities, and homework completion. The position also calls for positive role modeling and compliance with state guidelines and program and host-school policies. Some positions may include management duties such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides before- and after-school, early learning, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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 human services; a bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in one of those fields plus 1 year of relevant experience; an associate’s degree in one of those fields plus 2 years of relevant experience; an associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in one of 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.
• 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 and act as a positive role model for children.
• Observe 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree