Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Milton, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its program in New Windsor, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is located at 565 Union Avenue and works from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The position supports children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encourages their curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps provide exceptional care. The Lead Teacher may support transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten; maintain classroom records such as attendance and meal logs; communicate classroom and program updates to Assistants; and train, guide, and support staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The role calls for someone who is friendly, patient, reliable, organized, and able to work with teammates and communicate with families. Healthy Kids Programs is a certified Benefit Corporation that provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations, with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable and create 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.

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.
• Help staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers grow and succeed in their roles.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence and support their learning through play and positive experiences.
• Work effectively with teammates and communicate with families.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for eligible 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 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