School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Coventry, CT

6d • 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 schedule 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 morning, afternoon, or both programs. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

The Head Teacher facilitates activities that support children's learning, curiosity, creativity, and confidence, while providing a safe, healthy, positive, and engaging environment. The role supports program operations and requires following state guidelines as well as Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host school policies. Candidates must meet one of the listed education and supervised-experience pathways and be medically cleared for job duties. The position requires active engagement with children, including the physical ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of care. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations.

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.
• Must 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

• 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 community involvement.

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.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence and help them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Communicate and work effectively with families and teammates.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the days and 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