Pre-K Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Plainville, CT

3d • 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 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 for mornings, afternoons, or both programs. The role is non-exempt and pays $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher facilitates hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The teacher provides a safe, healthy, and fun environment, serves as a positive role model, follows applicable state and program policies, and supports program operations.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization describes this role as suitable for people seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education students seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy working with children.

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 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 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.
• 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 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