Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its program at 565 Union Avenue in New Windsor, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a part-time, non-exempt role scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with pay of $16.00–$18.00 per hour. The Lead Teacher supports children’s learning and development through play and positive experiences, fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps children move smoothly from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten. The role also includes maintaining classroom records, keeping assistants informed about classroom and program updates, and providing leadership, guidance, training, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The position calls for someone who is energetic, kind, patient, reliable, organized, team-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with families. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes its mission as making childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.
Requirements
- Meet one of the specified 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.
Responsibilities
- Support smooth transitions from toddler to preschool and from 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 team members grow and thrive in their roles.
- Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, confidence, and learning through play and positive experiences.
- 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, vision, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
