Preschool Site Supervisor and Head Teacher

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/Site Supervisor to lead our Preschool WrapAround Program in North Franklin, 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: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: 10:45am - 6:00pm

SITE SUPERVISOR 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.

LEAD TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Crafting Adventures: Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age-appropriate lessons using the Creative Curriculum to ignite children's development across all domains.
• Building Bonds: Foster positive adult/child interactions using the CLASS method, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Safety First: Guarantee the well-being of all children under your care, implementing standards outlined in ECERS/ITERS to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Keeping Connected: Maintain open channels of communication with parents/caregivers via the Playground App, email, and face-to-face meetings, because collaboration is key!
• Tracking Progress: Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children and organize regular parent conferences to discuss their growth, needs, and interests.
• Smooth Transitions: Guide families through the transitions from preschool to kindergarten, ensuring every child feels supported every step of the way.
• Team Support: Keep Assistants in the loop with all classroom and program updates, providing training and guidance as needed to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Continuous Learning: Dive into ongoing in-service and educational opportunities provided by Healthy Kids, because we believe in investing in your growth and development every step of the 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 o