Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its program at 565 Union Avenue in New Windsor, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, non-exempt position is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and pays $16.00–$18.00 per hour. The Lead Teacher supports children's learning through play and positive experiences, encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps create a kind, patient, and engaging environment. The position includes supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten, maintaining classroom records, communicating classroom and program updates to assistants, and providing leadership and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The role is suited to candidates who enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and working as part of a mission-driven team. The employer offers childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee's working days and hours.
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 plus 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 demonstrate a commitment to 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, and provide training and guidance as needed.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.
- Encourage children's learning, curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play and positive experiences.
- Work effectively with teammates and communicate 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, vision, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
