Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Terryville, CT

7d • 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 role 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 for either program or both. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher leads engaging, hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic and art activities, group activities, and homework completion. The role helps provide children with a safe, healthy, fun, and supportive environment while serving as a positive role model. The teacher follows state requirements, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host-school policies, and may assist with attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. 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. It operates programs at more than 150 locations and states that it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

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 and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintain a high level of 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 employee’s working hours.
• 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