Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Childcare Assistants for their Before and After School Program at Penn-Bernville Elementary School in Bernville, PA for the 2026–2027 school year.

Who Thrives In This Role

• Parentheses seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
• Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management
• Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community

Position Responsibilities

• Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion
• Providing a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program
• Observing state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
• Certain positions may also perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 18 years of age or older
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years of experience working with children under 13
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks
• Be medically fit to perform job duties which includes a clear TB
• Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs

Featured Benefit

• Employer-Paid Childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

• We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow
• We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic
• Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs