Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Marlborough, NY

3d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for its New Windsor, New York program for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is located at 565 Union Avenue, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and pay of $16.00–$18.00 per hour. The Lead Teacher supports children’s learning through play and positive experiences, encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and helps provide exceptional care. The position also involves supporting transitions between toddler, preschool, and kindergarten classrooms; maintaining classroom records; sharing program updates with assistants; and providing leadership and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. The role requires meeting physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

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 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 plus 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 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 demonstrate commitment to 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.
• Lead and motivate a team while contributing to quality childcare.
• 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 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