Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Wolcott, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher for its Before & After School Program at Edgewood Pre-K Academy in Bristol, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role follows the school calendar and pays $20.00 per hour. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:10 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Opportunities may be available to work in the morning program, afternoon program, or both.

The Head Teacher leads hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, and supports homework completion. The teacher helps maintain a safe, healthy, and fun environment, acts as a positive role model, follows applicable state and organizational policies, and supports program operations such as attendance, registration, and staffing.

The position is suited to someone who enjoys supporting children's growth through play and positive experiences and who brings energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization to the role. The position requires meeting one of the specified education and experience pathways, medical clearance, and the physical ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and actively participate in activities needed to supervise children safely.

Healthy Kids Programs provides early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation committed to 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.
• Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• Demonstrates a warm, friendly, and positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and is dependable and punctual.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. and actively engage in activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.

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 the employee works.
• 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: Mid Level