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Healthy Kids Programs Preschool Head Teacher - Bristol in Bristol, Connecticut
Preschool Head Teacher - Bristol
Bristol, CT (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Bristol+CT+USA+06010)
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 Preschool Head Teacher to lead our Child Care Center in Bristol, CT. As the Preschool 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 - $22 per hour
SCHEDULE:9:00am - 3:00pm
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.
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:
Option 1:
- A current center-based Child Development Associate Credential issued from the Council for Professional Recognition AND Over not less than a nine (9) month span of time: At least one thousand and eighty (1,080) hours of documented supervised experience working with children in a program that serves children under the age of 6 years.
Option 2:
- Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution AND Over not less than a nine (9) month span of time: At least one thousand and eighty (1,080) hours of documented supervised experience working with children in a program that serves children under the age of 6 years.
Option 3:
- A four (4) year college degree in early childhood education or child development from a regionally accredited higher education institution At least three hundred and sixty (360) hours of documented supervised experience working with unrelated children under the age of 6 years AND at least one semester of student teaching with children under the age of 6 years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Get ready to ace a background check.
You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos!
PART-TIME PERKS:
On-Demand Pay: Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
401(k) for eligible employees PLUS a 1% employer match: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
Paid Sick Time Off: Because everyone needs a break sometimes.
Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!
AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance? Reach out to us for all the details!
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 Description
$20 - $22 per hour