School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Columbia, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time 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. The position follows the school calendar. 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 pay rate is $20.00 per hour, and the role is non-exempt.

The Head Teacher leads engaging programming for school-age children using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role provides a safe, healthy, and fun environment, serves as a positive role model, and follows state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host-school policies. The position may also support operations such as attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs describes the role as a good fit for people who enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and working as part of a mission-driven team. The organization provides childcare for employees’ school-age children enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of that 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.
• 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 required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families.
• Is reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.
• The role may be especially suited to parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children and giving back to the community.

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 for children and act as a positive role model.
• Follow 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.
• Safely supervise children and actively participate in activities required to keep up with them.

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 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