School-Age Childcare Staff – Before & After School
Description
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for their Before and After School Program at Mercer Elementary School in Harrodsburg, KY for the 2026–2027 school year. Positions are part-time, non-exempt, with a pay rate of $14.00 – $16.00 per hour and an employer-paid childcare benefit.
Location
Mercer Elementary School in Harrodsburg, KY
Employer-Paid Childcare
Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for children (ages 5–12) enrolled in their 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, all without needing to arrange outside care.
Who Thrives In This Role
- Parentheses 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
Featured Benefit
Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in their program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
Responsibilities
- Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework assistance
- Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program
- Reporting to the program ready to work at designated times and be prepared to stay until the last child leaves the program
- Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App
- Observing and following 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
- Minimum qualifications: 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB
- Warm, friendly, and upbeat personality
- Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. They offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, their mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today's families while positively impacting the communities they serve.
About Us
If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
About Us (Equal Opportunity Employer)
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. They 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.