SACC Head Teacher - Valley

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA seeks a School Age Child Care (SACC) Head Teacher to lead on-site school-age programs, ensuring a safe, engaging environment that supports development. You will coordinate daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with licensing and YMCA policies while modeling core values.

You will build strong relationships with families and school partners, provide high-quality activities, and mentor staff to deliver developmentally appropriate experiences that

Qualifications

• Must meet CT Office of Early Childhood requirements for Head Teacher in school-age programs.
• Two pathways: high school diploma/equivalent with 540 hours supervised experience and 12 college credits in related field; or Bachelor’s in childhood education or child development with 270 hours supervised experience.

Responsibilities

• Models YMCA core values with children, families, and staff; promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Leads daily program operations for assigned site(s), including routines and supervision.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities aligned with program goals.
• Supervises, coaches, and supports site staff; communicates staffing needs and feedback.
• Maintains relationships with families and school partners; handles concerns professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in childhood education or child development

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

• Location Valley YMCA,P.O. Box 373,Ansonia, CT, 06401,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category Child Care / Early Education, After-School Programs, Program Management
• Industry Nonprofit Education Services, Community & Social Services, Early Childhood Education
• Employee Type Non-Exempt PT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The School Age Child Care (SACC) Head Teacher provides daily on-site leadership for school-age child care programming, ensuring a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate environment for participants. This role coordinates day-to-day program delivery, supervises and supports site staff, and ensures compliance with YMCA policies and state/licensing requirements while modeling YMCA values and advancing positive youth development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models and teaches YMCA core values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility) with children, families, and staff; promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Leads daily program operations for the assigned site(s), including routines, transitions, group supervision, and enrichment/homework support.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements high-quality, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with program goals and YMCA guidelines.
• Supervises, coaches, and supports site staff; monitors performance and communicates staffing needs and performance feedback to the Child Care Director.
• Maintains strong relationships with families and school partners; communicates promptly and resolves concerns professionally, escalating issues as needed.
• Ensures compliance with Child Care procedures and licensing expectations (health/safety, ratios, supervision, behavior guidance, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, supplies, and staff expectations).
• Maintains active supervision and physical presence at all times; remains alert, keeps consistent visual attention, and actively participates in program activities.
• Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse-prevention protocols; supports staff in consistently applying child safety expectations (including the rule of three).
• Oversees site environment and equipment readiness; supports upkeep, organization, and safe, healthy program spaces.
• Serves as an ambassador for YMCA programs and member engagement; participates in required meetings, trainings, and Association initiatives.
  
  

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years old and meet the CT Office of Early Childhood requirements for Head Teacher for school age programs.
• Must meet one of the following pathways (per OEC):
  • High school diploma/equivalent and at least 540 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine-month period with school-age children and 12 college credits in a related field; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in childhood education or child development and at least 270 hours of documented supervised experience with unrelated school-age children.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities; strong customer service, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to respond calmly and quickly in emergencies.
• Documentation of physical exam and TB testing required at hire and repeated per requirements (typically every two years).
• Must complete OEC background check and fingerprinting within required timelines.
• CT Child Care CPR/First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment (and maintained).
• Administration of Medications certification preferred; ongoing professional development per licensing requirements.
  

Summary

Make a meaningful impact every day by leading a dynamic School Age Child Care program that supports children’s growth, safety, and success. As a SACC Head Teacher, you will play a key leadership role in creating a welcoming, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment while mentoring staff and shaping high-quality programming. This position offers the opportunity to model YMCA values, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to positive youth development in a supportive, mission-driven organization.

Apply today and join our YMCA team, where you can make a lasting impact on children and families.

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.