Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Fairview, NY

2d • 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 position pays $17.00 per hour and is listed as non-exempt, with hours scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Lead Teacher supports children's learning through play and positive experiences, encourages their curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps provide exceptional care. The role includes supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten; maintaining classroom records such as attendance and meal logs; and keeping assistants informed about classroom and program updates. The Lead Teacher may also train and guide assistants and provide leadership and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting children's growth, and working as part of a mission-driven team. Part-time benefits include employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in the program during the employee's work hours, telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development opportunities.

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 role's physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to lead and motivate a team.
• 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 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 staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers grow and thrive in their roles.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play and positive experiences.
• Communicate effectively with families and work collaboratively with teammates.
• Provide quality childcare and support children's learning and growth.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree