School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before School

Healthy Kids Programs • Somers, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Head Teacher for its Before School Program at Stafford Elementary School in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program runs from 7:00 to 8:10 a.m. on school days and follows the school calendar. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher facilitates hands-on activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, provides a safe, healthy, and engaging environment, and serves as a positive role model. The role also involves following applicable state, program, and school policies and supporting program operations. Candidates need to meet one of the listed education and supervised-experience pathways, be medically cleared for the duties, and be able to actively supervise and engage with children.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children, ages 5–12, enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours they work. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of these 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.
• 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 lbs. and actively engage in activities needed to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, group activities, and 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.
• Safely supervise and keep up with children while actively engaging in program activities.

Benefits

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