Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs • Washingtonville, NY

1d • Onsite

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 part-time, non-exempt 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, helps them develop curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and provides a caring, well-organized classroom environment. The role includes supporting transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten, maintaining classroom records, and guiding staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The position is suited to people who enjoy building relationships, supporting children’s growth, working with families, and collaborating with a team.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children (ages 3–12) who are 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 is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable.

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 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 and two years of staff supervision experience; a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus one year of full-time teaching 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 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.
• 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 develop and succeed in their roles.
• Support children’s learning through play and positive experiences.

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 with 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