Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader

Healthy Kids Programs • Eagle Bay, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader at Town of Webb Union School in Old Forge, New York. The role leads a classroom serving infants and toddlers ages 10 months to 3 years. The position is primarily hands-on, working directly with children throughout most of the day and providing nurturing care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Administrative and leadership duties are handled in limited blocks of time and do not replace classroom responsibilities.

The role also supports families, program quality, and center operations. The schedule is approximately 25–30 hours per week within center hours of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Eligible children of all ages served by Healthy Kids Programs may receive employer-paid childcare during the employee’s working hours.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare and meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree with 12 or more credits in early childhood, child development, or a related field, plus 1 year of teaching and 1 year of supervisory experience; a NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 1 year of teaching and 1 year of supervisory experience; an associate’s degree in early childhood or a related field with a plan toward a bachelor’s degree or administrator credential, plus 2 years of teaching and 2 years of supervisory experience; or a CDA or OCFS-recognized credential with a plan of study, plus 2 years of teaching and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Be medically cleared to work in a childcare setting and free of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Be dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with staff and families.
• Be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and actively engage with children.
• Enjoy working with infants and toddlers and be warm, nurturing, patient, and dependable.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers and be comfortable taking a classroom leadership role.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and be able to balance hands-on teaching and caregiving with leadership responsibilities.
• Be committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom serving children ages 10 months to 3 years and work directly with children throughout the majority of the day.
• Provide nurturing, responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Plan and implement activities supporting children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
• Follow each child's routines, interests, developmental needs, and emerging skills.
• Conduct ongoing observations and developmental assessments.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Promote positive adult-child interactions using CLASS strategies and other developmentally appropriate practices.
• Support daily meals, diapering and toileting, rest, transitions, and other care routines.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families and communicate regularly with families about children's experiences and development.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice per year.
• Assist with enrollment efforts, open houses, and community outreach activities.
• Use Creative Curriculum and other early childhood practices to support children's development and learning.
• Participate in CLASS, ECERS/ITERS, and other program quality observations and improvement efforts.
• Participate in professional development and required training.
• Help maintain a high-quality program that meets applicable NYS OCFS requirements.
• Support daily center operations and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with NYS OCFS Day Care regulations and maintain required child and program records.
• Support staff onboarding, training, and supervision.
• Coordinate classroom supplies and materials.
• Collaborate with HR, enrollment, and regional leadership teams.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for eligible children of all ages served by the programs during working hours
• Telehealth coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree