Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Lloyd, NY

5d • 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 involves working with teammates and communicating with families, while leading and supporting staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. Lead Teacher functions may include supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten, maintaining classroom attendance and meal records, and keeping assistants informed of classroom and program updates while providing training and guidance as needed.

The position is listed at $17.00 per hour, with hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid care for school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee’s working days and hours. The organization provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp 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 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.

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.
• Be reliable, organized, and committed to exceptional care.
• The role may suit parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, or retirees who enjoy mentoring children and staying active.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning through play and positive experiences.
• Support 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.
• Lead and motivate a team and provide quality childcare.
• Work effectively with teammates and communicate with families.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 3–12 during the employee’s working days and hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay to access 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