Right At School – a place to be a kid!Head TeacherRight At School provides local school districts before and after school extended day programs with a focus on disguised learning activities and daily enrichment dedicated to the success of all students!Right At School's mission emphasizes a commitment to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind. We do this by building a team of mission-driven individuals, who are passionate about fostering a love of learning and creating safe, engaging experiences for children. Our vision is to bring exceptional, affordable programs to as many students, families, and schools as possible while providing a safe environment for children to explore and grow.Program Manager Pay Rate:$19.00-$23.00 (based on education and experience)Program Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 8:35 AM and 2:55 PM - 6:00 PM ( Job begins in August for the 2025/2026 school year )You’ll drive the mission by:Safety & Joy: Exhibits role model qualities ensuring safety and joy standards are met by supporting a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities to a team of staff members. Supports operational efficiency by keeping site documents and licensing standards up to date. Outlines attendance protocols, behavior policies, safety procedures, and ensures program tasks are completed effectively. ;Continual coaching, fostering respectful relationships among staff to address any challenges or issues promptly to maintain team cohesion, and productivity.Safety Assurance: Consistently support and report on safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all participants. Identify and submit proof of MMR20+ years of ageProof of High School diploma/GED requiredBenefits Offered with Right At School:Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance PlansPet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurancePhysical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. ate any potential risks within the program environment.Effective Communication: Engage meaningfully with families, client partners, peers, and children to support effective communication and relationship building. Respond promptly to emails, text messages, and inquiries during program hours to ensure transparency and trust. Communicate and collaborate regularly with the Area Manager to support outlined program goals and assist in implementing changes or processes as guided.Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records for student check-ins and check-outs. Ensure “name to face” attendance procedures are completed per company policy.Daily Routine: Implement daily activities, fitness fun, and curriculum while providing a safe and engaging environment.Ideal Candidates will have the following:Experience with working amongst competing priorities and delivering quality service to all stakeholdersHigh school diploma or GED completedExperience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needsCoursework or training in child development and/or related fieldCommunication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and childrenAbility to model professional standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and communityFamiliarity with Google technology software or willingness to learnConnecticut State Requirements:Ability to meet state-specific requirements;First Aid and CPR-in-personCleared tuberculosis testPrior experience supervising othersHigh school diploma or GED completedExperience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needsat least one thousand and eighty (1080) hours of documented supervised experience over a nine (9) month span of time, including working with children in a program with these standards or comparable standards in this or another state, which program serves children of the same ages and developmental stages who are served at the child day care center, andone of the following: a current center-based Child Development Associate at Credential issued from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, or twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development from an accredited institution of higher education with program approval from the Board of Governors of Higher EducationORa four (4) year college degree in early childhood education or child development from an accredited institution of higher education with program approval from the Board of Governors of Higher Education, andat least three hundred sixty (360) hours of documented supervised experience in working with unrelated children of the same age(s) to be served in this child day care center or group day care home with these standards or comparable standards in this or another state and at least one (1) semester of student teaching with children of the same age(s) and developmental stages that are served in the child day care center or group daycare home.Communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and childrenAbility to model professional standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and communityFamiliarity with Google technology software or willingness to learnA Head Teacher Certification for school-age children (within the age range of 5 years to under 13 years)Short & Long Term DisabilityFinancial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coachingProtection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance ProgramChildcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilitiesAdditional Perks: Free NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Program, and Cell phone discounts*All benefits and perks available, have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.