School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Stafford Springs, CT

3d • 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 morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:10 a.m. and follows the school calendar. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

The Head Teacher facilitates activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, helps provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment, and serves as a positive role model for children. The role also involves following applicable state and program policies and supporting program operations. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee’s working days and hours. Other listed part-time benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, and career development opportunities.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet one of the specified 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; or 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee’s working days and hours
• 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