Childcare Lead Teacher – Before & After School
Description
Make a Difference Before and After the School Bell Rings! Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Lead Teacher 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
- Parenthood seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
- Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience
- 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
- 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
- Sometimes performing management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing
Requirements
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field
- Bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 1 year of relevant experience
- Associate’s degree in the above fields plus 2 years of relevant experience
- Associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 3 years of relevant experience
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience: Working with school-age children in after-school programs, summer camps, classrooms, or similar settings, including planning activities, supervising groups, and supporting social-emotional and academic growth
Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- 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 your school aged 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.
Hiring Decisions
Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.