Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Plainville, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher for its program at Edgewood Pre-K Academy in Bristol, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position follows the school calendar and pays $20.00 per hour. The program operates from 7:00–8:10 a.m. and 2:00–5:30 p.m.; opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs.

The Head Teacher leads hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role provides a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serves as a positive role model for children. The teacher follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host school policies, and supports operations such as attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Candidates must satisfy one of the listed education and supervised-experience pathways. They must also be medically cleared for the duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. The role calls for a warm, positive, professional, dependable, and punctual person with strong interpersonal skills. Physical demands include bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively participating in activities needed to supervise and keep up with children.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation providing early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. Its stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, at least 360 hours of documented, supervised experience in a family childcare home, childcare center, or group childcare home, and at least one semester of student teaching with preschool-aged children; a current Center-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and at least 1,080 hours of documented, supervised experience working directly with children in a legally operating childcare center serving children through preschool; or at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and at least 1,080 hours of documented, supervised experience in a qualifying childcare center.
• Be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• Demonstrate a warm, friendly, and positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintain professionalism and be dependable and punctual.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and actively engage in activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours worked.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager