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

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?

• At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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.

Learn More

To learn more about working with us, visit https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.