Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Fairview, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, non-exempt role is paid $17.00 per hour, with hours listed as 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The Lead Teacher supports children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps build relationships with children and families. The role may include supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten; maintaining classroom records such as attendance and meal logs; sharing classroom and program updates with Assistants; and training, guiding, and supporting staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

The position is suited to candidates who enjoy working with children, bring energy, kindness, and patience, communicate effectively, and are reliable, organized, and committed to quality care. 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 organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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 and 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.
• Support children’s learning through play and positive experiences.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Communicate effectively with families and work collaboratively with teammates.

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, providing 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