Part Time Head Teacher-Hamden Public Schools

Head Teacher

Right 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!

Head Teacher

Right At School – a place to be a kid!

Right 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 through Friday 7:00 AM-8:35 AM and 3:25 PM - 6:00 PM

• 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.
• 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.

• Experience with working amongst competing priorities and delivering quality service to all stakeholders
• High school diploma or GED completed
• Experience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needs
• Coursework or training in child development and/or related field
• Communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
• Ability to model professional standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community
• Familiarity with Google technology software or willingness to learn
• Identify and submit proof of MMR
• 20+ years of age

• Ability to meet state-specific requirements;
• First Aid and CPR-in-person
• Cleared tuberculosis test
• Prior experience supervising others
• High school diploma or GED completed
• Experience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needs
• at 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, and
• one 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 Education
• a four (4) year college…