School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Coventry, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Head Teacher for its Before and After School Programs at Horace W. Porter School in Columbia, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar and pays $20.00 per hour. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available to work mornings, afternoons, or both.

The Head Teacher leads hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, and supports homework completion. The role provides children with a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serves as a positive role model. The teacher follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids and host-school policies and may assist with attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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 lbs., and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Nice To Haves

• The role may be especially suitable for parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience with children and classroom management, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children and staying active.

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 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