School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Location

Bethel Elementary School in Bethel, PA

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

Part-time, non-exempt School-Age Childcare Lead for the Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. Do you love working with kids? Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Lead to facilitate hands‑on activities, provide a safe and fun environment, and serve as a positive role model for children ages 5–12.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating hands‑on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum (fitness, STEAM, academic, art, group activities) and 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:

• 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

• 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 test
• Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

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 with us
• 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