Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Southington, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Head Teacher leads engaging activities, supports children's learning and development, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and positive program environment. The role also involves following applicable state, program, and school policies and helping with operational tasks such as attendance, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee’s working days and hours. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and 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 using 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.
• Follow 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 working days and during working hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 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: Mid Level