Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • New Britain, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher for its before- and after-school program at Edgewood Pre-K Academy in Bristol, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar. 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 mornings, afternoons, or both. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

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

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours an employee works. The organization describes this role as suited to people who enjoy helping children learn through play, encouraging curiosity and confidence, building relationships, supporting student growth, and working with teammates and families. Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and identifies as a certified Benefit Corporation.

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 a minimum of 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 with 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.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and support their learning through play and positive experiences.
• Communicate and work effectively with families and teammates.

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