Before & After School Lead — Part-Time, Employer-Paid Care

Healthy Kids Programs; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; 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

Career development and growth

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Lead for the Before and After School program at Park Elementary School in Columbia, PA for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Part-time, non-exempt role offers early morning and/or afternoon shifts following the school calendar, with duties including leading activities, supervising children, and collaborating with families and staff to ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field
• 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.
• Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks
• Must be medically fit to perform job duties which includes a clear TB.

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 acting 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.

Skills

Loves working with children

Communicates effectively with families

Reliable and organized

Encourages curiosity and creativity

Works well with teammates

Education

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

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Lead for the Before and After School program at Park Elementary School in Columbia, PA for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Part-time, non-exempt role offers early morning and/or afternoon shifts following the school calendar, with duties including leading activities, supervising children, and collaborating with families and staff to ensure a safe, engaging environment.