School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Groton, 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. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:45 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available for morning, afternoon, or both programs. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher facilitates engaging, 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 positive role modeling for children. The Head Teacher follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host-school policies, and may support operations such as attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for the employee’s school-age children, ages 5–12, who are enrolled in the program, on the days and during the hours the employee works. This role may suit parents seeking a school-aligned schedule, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees interested in working with and mentoring children.

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 participate 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, and support homework completion.
• Provide children with a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model.
• Observe state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host-school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children (ages 5–12) 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