School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Preston, CT

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 part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar. Program hours are 7:00–8:45 a.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m.; opportunities may be available for the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher facilitates hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, provides a safe and engaging environment, serves as a positive role model, follows applicable state and organizational policies, and supports program operations. The role calls for someone who enjoys helping children learn through play, encouraging curiosity and confidence, communicating with families and teammates, and providing reliable, organized care.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making 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 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 professionalism and be dependable and punctual.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and actively engage in activities needed to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities based on 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 for children and act as a positive role model.
• 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.
• Help children learn through play and positive experiences, and encourage their curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Communicate and work effectively with families and teammates.

Benefits

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