Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Highland, NY

5d • 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 is scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and pays $17.00 per hour. The Lead Teacher supports children's learning and development through play and positive experiences, helps children build curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and works with teammates and families to provide quality care. The position may involve supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten, keeping accurate classroom records, sharing classroom and program updates with assistants, and guiding staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a mission-driven, certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable. It operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and states that it is among Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations.

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 and a plan of study toward a bachelor's degree or 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 and a plan of study toward a bachelor's degree or 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 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.
• Lead and motivate a team while providing quality childcare.
• Support children's learning through play and positive experiences, and encourage their 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, 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