Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS•Town of Ghent, NY

20h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader at Taconic Hills Elementary School in Craryville, New York. The role leads a classroom for children ages 10 months to 3 years, providing nurturing care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The position combines hands-on teaching and caregiving with limited-block leadership and administrative responsibilities. Eligible children of all ages served by the programs may receive employer-paid childcare during the employee’s working hours. The schedule is part-time, approximately 25–30 hours per week within center hours of 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations is required: 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.
Medically cleared to work in a childcare setting and free of communicable diseases, including TB.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with staff and families.
Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and actively engage with children.
Able to balance hands-on teaching and caregiving with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead a classroom serving children ages 10 months to 3 years and work directly with children throughout most of the day.
Provide nurturing, responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Plan and implement activities supporting 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 meals, diapering and toileting, rest, transitions, and other daily care needs.
Build 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.
Use Creative Curriculum and other early childhood practices to support learning and development.
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 and comply with NYS OCFS Day Care regulations.
Support daily center operations and scheduling.
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 the employee’s 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.

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