School-Age Childcare Lead Teacher – Before & After School

Description

Make a Difference Before and After the School Bell Rings! Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Lead Teacher for their Before and After School Program at Penn-Bernville Elementary School in Bernville, PA for the 2026–2027 school year.

LOCATION

Penn-Bernville Elementary School in Bernville, PA

PAY

$16.00 per hour

SCHEDULE

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

Job Status

Part-time, non-exempt

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

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
• 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

• 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

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