Childcare Lead Teacher – Before & After School

Description

Make a Difference Before and After the School Bell Rings! Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Lead Teachers for their Before and After School Program at Pittsburgh Manchester Elementary School in Pittsburgh, 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

• Candidate Must Possess One Of The Following:
• A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field
• A Bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 1 year of relevant experience
• An Associate’s degree in the above fields plus 2 years of relevant experience
• An Associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in the above fields plus 3 years of relevant experience
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 years of relevant experience

• Relevant experience includes: 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
• 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.

Hiring Decisions

• Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs

About Us

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.