Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of New Windsor, NY

2d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its program at 565 Union Avenue in New Windsor, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and pays $16.00–$18.00 per hour.

The Lead Teacher supports children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encourages their curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps foster smooth transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten. The position also includes maintaining accurate classroom records and providing leadership, guidance, training, and program updates to assistants and other staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The ideal candidate is patient, kind, reliable, organized, team-oriented, and communicates effectively with families.

Healthy Kids Programs provides early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. Its mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization identifies as a certified Benefit Corporation and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed 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 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 and 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 of classroom and program updates, and provide training and guidance as needed.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Help children learn through play and positive experiences, encouraging 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, 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
• Education Level: Associate degree