Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Wappingers Falls, NY

6d • 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 pays $17.00 per hour and lists hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Lead Teacher helps children learn through play and positive experiences, supports their curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and works with colleagues and families to provide quality care. The position may involve helping children transition from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten, maintaining classroom attendance and meal records, communicating classroom and program updates to assistants, and providing leadership, training, and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children ages 3–12 enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The role is described as especially suitable for parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees interested in mentoring children and contributing to the community.

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 physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to lead and motivate a team.
• Be committed to providing quality childcare.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Bring energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoy encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Be organized and committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten.
• Maintain accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs.
• Keep assistants informed about classroom and program updates.
• Provide training and guidance to assistants as needed.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Help team members grow and thrive in their roles.
• Support children's learning through play and positive experiences.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Build relationships and support student growth.
• Communicate effectively with families and teammates.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 3–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• 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