Early Childhood Learning Staff

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring staff for our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located at the Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour, with working hours between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm. The Early Learning Program Team is responsible for collaborating with the Lead Teacher to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, maintaining regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App, cultivating positive adult-child interactions utilizing the CLASS method, and supporting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

Requirements

• 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
• Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working with kids under 13.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Lead Teacher to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App, ensuring transparency and engagement in their child's daily experiences.
• Cultivating positive adult-child interactions utilizing the CLASS method, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Supporting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the entire center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED