School-Age Childcare Staff – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for its Before and After School Program at Mercer Elementary School in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, for the 2026–2027 school year. The part-time position follows the school calendar, with opportunities to work the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The morning program runs from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; the afternoon program runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $14.00–$16.00 per hour. Staff facilitate activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, and support homework completion. They help create a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment, serve as positive role models, follow state and program and host-school policies, and may assist with attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities. The role is suited to people who enjoy working with children and supporting their learning, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Successful staff bring energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization, and communicate and work effectively with teammates and families. Required qualifications include being at least 18 years old and having a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience working with children under 13 is preferred. Required health clearance, including TB screening, must comply with state regulations. Staff must be able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children. Healthy Kids Programs provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. It states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
- Must be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with children under 13 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, and support 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.
- Support program operations, which may include maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
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 with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
