Enjoy teaching and molding young minds? Quick on your feet in times of crisis?

Interested in providing leadership in your local community?

Being a Program Manager with Right At School may be the job for you!

Right At School works to develop in children the traits that are not only important during their youth, but which will lend to their lifelong success! These traits are embedded in our curriculum, our instructional methods, and our positive guidance approach! Our Head Teachers focus on helping children develop social-emotional skills, character, positive identity, persistence, belief in oneself, internal motivation -- all within an afterschool community that respects diversity, includes children and families of different needs and backgrounds, and celebrates each child’s uniqueness!

We are seeking a natural leader with high-energy to serve as Head Teacher for one of our Hamden, CT school locations!

Join a team that puts employee growth, team collaboration, and student engagement first!

As a Head Teacher, you will -

• Lead a team of educators and/or assistant teachers to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experiences and curriculum
• Develop strong relationships with school administration, parents, & PTA organizations in order to provide the best care for children and ensure customer satisfaction
• Manage staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication with a varied audience including children, parents, staff, and school personnel
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being, and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities and guiding children at play
• Lead the educator and assistant teacher team in organizing program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents, and other observations
• Manage and order supplies as needed according to curriculum
• Meet and report regularly to the Area Manager regarding program, site, and staff performance

Hours: 6:30-8:30a & 2:30-6p Monday-Friday, up to 30 hours (part time position)

Requirements

Must meet State of Connecticut minimum requirements for a School-Age Head Teacher:

• At least 20 years old
• A four (4) year college degree in elementary education, recreation, group social work or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution AND
• At least two hundred and seventy (270) hours of documented supervised experience working with unrelated school-age children (within the age range of 5 years to under 13 years). This supervised experience could be student teaching or a practicum assignment.

OR

• HS Diploma/GED AND
• Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution AND
• Over not less than a nine (9) month span of time: At least five hundred and forty (540) hours of documented supervised experience working with children in a program that serves school-age children (within the age range of 5 years to under 13 years).

AND

What we are looking for:

• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive discipline
• Works well in a team environment
• A passion and drive that inspires a love for learning & the ability to engage children in learning activities in a fun and interactive way
• Respect for and dedication to working with children
• 2 years of direct experience working with children under 13
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements; FA/CPR, Mandated Reporter, Cleared TB

Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination and a TB Tine Test. Must submit Office of Early Childhood Background Check and fingerprinting forms within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

Benefits of being a Program Manager with Right At School:

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
• Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives
• Provide meaningful fun and employ Disguised Learning
• Flexible working hours aligned to school schedules
• Gain valuable classroom management experience
• An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including free before and after school childcare, commuter benefits, supplemental insurance (short term disability, life insurance, etc.) based on eligibility

One of our core values is being “locally-inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Haven, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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