After School Program Head Teacher - Sharon Center School

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

WHO WE ARE : Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https : / / www.healthykidsprograms.com / workwithus.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Director to lead our After School Program for the 2024-25 school year at Sharon Center School in Sharon, CT. As the Head Teacher, you'll be the driving force behind every aspect of the operation of the Healthy Kids Program Site.

JOB STATUS : Part-Time, Non-Exempt

PAY : $20 per hour

Schedule : Afterschool, 3 to 5 days a week, 3 hours per day

JOB CONSISTS OF :

• Guiding Compliance : Ensure that both staff and program adhere to state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
• Bringing the Fun : Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
• Managing Like a Boss : Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.
• Keeping Everyone in the Loop : Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration : Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

To be qualified as a head teacher, a person must possess either :

Option1 : At least three (3) credits school age or elementary education from a regionally accredited higher education institution OR At least two hundred and forty (240) hours of documented supervised experience working directly with a group of school age children in a licensed child care program, licensed youth camp program or an equivalent program as determined at the sole discretion of the office.

Option 2 : A degree in any field from a regionally accredited higher education institution PLUS current (not expired) Connecticut State Department of Education elementary education teacher certification

Option 3 : A high school diploma PLUS completion of the 45 hours of school age / elementary education online training via OEC Registry account as designated by the OEC

QUALIFICATIONS :

PART-TIME PERKS :

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit : healthykidsprograms.com

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Salary : $20