School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Ledyard, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Head Teacher for its Before and After School Programs at Preston Veterans Memorial School in Preston, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is part-time and non-exempt, follows the school calendar, and pays $20.00 per hour. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:45 a.m.; the afternoon program runs from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs.

The Head Teacher facilitates activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role provides a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serves as a positive role model. The Head Teacher follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host school policies, and supports program operations, potentially including 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, with employer contributions covering the cost. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible, affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet at least 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.
• 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 pounds, and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in working with children, including education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience with children and classroom management.
• Enjoyment of mentoring children, supporting student growth, and contributing to the community.

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.
• Engage positively with children, families, and team members, supporting children's learning, curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours worked.
• 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