Childcare Lead Teacher – Before & After School
Description
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Childcare Lead Teacher for their Before and After School Program at Mary Raber Montessori School in Columbia City, IN 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
The Before and After School Program team is responsible for:
- 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 or older and hold a High School Diploma or GED
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or relevant college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB
- Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat
- Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children
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?
If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
About Us
Healthy Kids Programs is an 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. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.