Childcare Assistant – Before & After School
Description
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Childcare Assistants for their Before and After School Program at Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus in Columbia, 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
- Assisting with the facilitation of hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic enrichment, art, and group activities
- Assisting students with homework
- Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment
- Serving as a positive role model for children in the program
- Arriving prepared and remaining on-site until the last child is dismissed
- Communicating daily with parents and families via the Playground App
- Following state regulations, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
- Supporting attendance tracking, registration, and staffing as needed
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 or more years of experience working with children under 13
- Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks
- Must 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. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.