Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Forestport, NY

5d • $17 - $20 • 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 children ages 10 months through 3 years, providing responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning. The position combines hands-on teaching and caregiving with limited blocks of administrative and leadership work; administrative duties do not replace primary classroom responsibilities. The schedule is approximately 25–30 hours per week within center hours of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The role is part-time, non-exempt, and pays $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

The teacher plans and implements learning activities, follows children’s routines and developmental needs, conducts observations and assessments, and maintains a safe, clean, and engaging classroom. The position also involves building relationships with families, participating in conferences and outreach, supporting program quality and compliance with New York State OCFS requirements, and assisting with center operations, records, scheduling, and staff support.

Eligible children of all ages served by the company’s 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 and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare and opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: 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; NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 1 year of teaching and 1 year of supervisory experience; 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 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 collaborate with staff and families.
• Be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and actively engage with children.
• Be able to balance hands-on teaching and caregiving with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom serving children ages 10 months–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 individual children’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 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 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 program quality and meet applicable New York State OCFS requirements and 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, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, providing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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