School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Hebron, 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 for either program or both.

The Head Teacher leads 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 for children. 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 role may suit parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees interested in mentoring children. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of 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

• Interest in working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Energy, kindness, and patience; enjoyment of encouraging children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Ability to work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Reliability, organization, and commitment to providing exceptional care.

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.
• 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 relationships with children and families and support student growth.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 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
• Career Level: Mid Level