Childcare Lead Teacher – Before & After School

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Lead Teachers for their Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, PA for the 2026–2027 school year.

About the role

If you love working with children, leading engaging activities, and being part of a positive, supportive team, you’ll help shape a safe and fun environment where kids can grow and thrive.

Location

Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, PA

PAY

$16.00 per hour

Status

Part-time, non-exempt

Schedule

• Morning Program: 7:00 AM - 8:35 AM
• Afternoon Program: 3:20 PM-6:30 PM

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

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.

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?

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.