Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Pleasant Valley, NY

6d • 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 involves supporting children's learning through play and positive experiences, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and building relationships with children and families. The Lead Teacher helps support transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten, maintains classroom records, and provides leadership, guidance, training, and updates to assistants and other staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The position is described as a good fit for people who enjoy supporting children's growth and working as part of a mission-driven team. The stated hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; the specific days or weekly schedule are not provided. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

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.
• Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties.
• Friendly, professional, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Able to lead and motivate a team and 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 learning and positive experiences.
• Communicate effectively with families and work cooperatively 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, providing 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