Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Hyde Park, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves supporting children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helping children transition from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten. The Lead Teacher maintains accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs, and keeps assistants informed about classroom and program updates. The role also provides leadership, guidance, training, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

The position is listed at $17.00 per hour, with hours stated as 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee’s working days and hours. The company operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and identifies as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 credits in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, plus one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience in an early childhood setting; an associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with a plan of study toward a bachelor’s degree or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential, plus two years of full-time teaching experience and two years of staff supervision experience; a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential with one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) or other office-recognized credential, with a plan of study toward a bachelor’s degree or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential, plus two years of full-time teaching experience and two years of staff supervision experience.
• Be medically cleared to perform all job duties.
• Be friendly, professional, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Be able to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to lead and motivate a team.
• Be committed to providing quality childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten.
• Maintain accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs.
• Keep assistants informed of classroom and program updates.
• Provide training and guidance to assistants as needed.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Help staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers grow and thrive in their roles.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence through learning and positive experiences.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively with families.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 3–12 enrolled in the program during the employee’s working days and hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, allowing 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