School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Location: Bethel Elementary School, Bethel, PA

Job status: Part‑time, non‑exempt

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Follows the school calendar.

• Morning Program: 7:00 AM – 8:35 AM
• Afternoon Program: 3:20 PM – 6:30 PM
• Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs.

About the role

Do you love working with kids? Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School‑Age Childcare Lead for our Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year.

Featured Benefit – Employer‑Paid Childcare: Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school‑age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, without needing to arrange outside care.

Who thrives in this role:

• Parents 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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands‑on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Perform management functions as needed, such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Requirements

Education and Experience – Candidate must possess one of the following:

• 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 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

• Must be at least 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 lb.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid childcare for school‑age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On‑demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

Healthy Kids Programs is a certified Benefit Corporation and one of Inc. 5000’s fastest‑growing organizations, providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations.