Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Pleasant Valley, NY

4d • 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 paid $17.00 per hour, with hours listed as 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position is suited to someone who enjoys helping children learn through play and positive experiences, bringing energy, kindness, and patience to each day, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and working collaboratively with teammates and families.

Lead Teacher duties may include supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten; maintaining accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs; sharing classroom and program updates with assistants and providing training and guidance as needed; and leading, guiding, and supporting staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The role requires someone able to lead and motivate a team and committed to providing quality childcare.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a childcare provider offering Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It is a certified Benefit Corporation whose stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while 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.
• Work effectively with teammates and communicate with families.

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.
• Interest in hands-on experience with children and classroom management, mentoring children, or supporting student growth.

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.
• Lead and motivate a team and provide quality childcare.

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 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