Before & After School Care Assistant (School-Age)

Healthy Kids Programs; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, and dental

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

On-demand pay - access earned wages

Career development and growthopportuni

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role offers morning and/or afternoon shifts aligned with the school day in Bethel, PA.

We seek energetic, patient caregivers who enjoy guiding children through play and learning experiences while maintaining safety and positive behavior. This part-time role includes employer-paid childcare benefits and supportive scheduling.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience working with children under 13.
• Medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Warm, friendly, professional, and reliable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reliability

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for our Before and After School Program at Bethel Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role offers morning and/or afternoon shifts aligned with the school day in Bethel, PA.

We seek energetic, patient caregivers who enjoy guiding children through play and learning experiences while maintaining safety and positive behavior. This part-time role includes employer-paid childcare benefits and supportive scheduling.