Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher at its Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps provide exceptional care. The position is listed at $17.00 per hour, with hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Lead Teacher duties may include supporting children’s transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten; maintaining accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs; keeping assistants informed of classroom and program updates; and providing training, leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

The employer describes the role as a fit for people who enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and working as part of a mission-driven team. Healthy Kids Programs provides programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible, affordable childcare and 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 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 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.
• Have a commitment 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.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, confidence, and learning through play and positive experiences.
• Communicate effectively with families and work collaboratively with teammates.
• 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 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