School-Age Childcare Head Teacher – Before School

Healthy-Kids-Extended-Day-Program; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth, vision, dental coverage

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

Career development and growth

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Head Teacher for our Before School Program at Stafford Elementary School in Stafford Springs, CT, for the 2026-2027 school year. The role pays $20.00 per hour and follows the school calendar, with morning shifts 7:00–8:10 am and part-time, non-exempt status.

The position focuses on engaging children in structured activities, safety, and positive role modeling while collaborating with families and teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with 360 hours of supervised experience in family childcare, childcare center, or group childcare home, plus student teaching with preschoolers.
• CDA Credential with at least 1,080 hours supervised experience with children in a licensed center.
• Minimum 12 college credits in ECE/Child Development with 1,080 hours supervised experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum (fitness, STEAM, academic, art) and homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serve as a positive role model for children.
• Observe state guidelines, program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations including attendance, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with families

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA Credential + 1080 hours experience

12 credits in ECE/Child Development + 1080 hours experience

Job description

Description

LOCATION: Stafford Elementary School in Stafford Springs, CT

PAY RATE: $20.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: Follows the school calendar

Morning Program: 7:00 - 8:10 am

JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

Do you love working with kids?

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Head Teacher for our Before School Program at Stafford Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Key Success Characteristics:

• Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5-12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is especially well-suited for:

• Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
• Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management
• Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community

If you enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and being part of a mission-driven team, you’ll feel right at home.

Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• Demonstrates a warm, friendly, and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism; dependable and punctual.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., and actively engage in all activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5-12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• Career development and growth opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider-we're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.

Learn more about our team and culture: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.