Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Southington, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher 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. Schedules may include the morning program from 7:00–8:10 a.m., the afternoon program from 2:00–5:30 p.m., or both.

The Head Teacher facilitates engaging activities and helps provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children. The position is suited to someone who enjoys supporting children's learning through play, encouraging curiosity and confidence, building relationships with families, and working collaboratively with teammates. Program activities follow the Healthy Kids Curriculum and include fitness, STEAM, academic, art, group activities, and homework completion.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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).
• 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 lbs., 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 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: Manager