School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Stafford Springs, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a 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 part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar and runs from 7:00 to 8:10 a.m. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher facilitates hands-on 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, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

The position requires candidates to meet one of three education and experience pathways: a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher with documented childcare experience and student teaching; a current Center-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with documented childcare experience; or at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with documented childcare experience. Candidates must be medically cleared and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. They should bring warmth, professionalism, dependability, punctuality, and strong interpersonal skills, and be physically able to perform the duties and actively supervise children.

Healthy Kids Programs provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes its mission as 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 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 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 attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, families, and teammates.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level