School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Location: Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus, Columbia, PA

Job status: Part-time, non-exempt

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 Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus for the 2026–2027 school year.

Key Success Characteristics:

• Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional 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 which includes 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.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

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
• 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

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Follows the school calendar. Morning Program: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM. Afternoon Program: 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM. Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs.