School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Norwich, CT

3d • 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. Morning program hours are 7:00–8:45 a.m.; afternoon program hours are 3:00–5:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs.

The Head Teacher facilitates activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role provides children with a safe, healthy, and fun environment and positive role modeling while observing state guidelines and Healthy Kids and host-school policies. Responsibilities may also include supporting attendance records, registration, and staffing.

The ideal candidate enjoys helping children learn through play and positive experiences, brings energy, kindness, and patience, and encourages children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The role calls for effective communication and teamwork, reliability, organization, and a commitment to exceptional care.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees' school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of care.

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).
• Demonstrates a warm, friendly, and positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintains professionalism and is dependable and punctual.
• Must 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 maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
• Communicate and work effectively with families and teammates.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, confidence, and learning through play and positive experiences.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 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: Entry Level