Pre-k Childcare Lead – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Crompond, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Pre-K Lead Teacher for its Before and After School Programs at Uriah Hill Elementary School in Peekskill, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 2:15 to 6:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available for mornings, afternoons, or both. Pay is $19.00–$20.00 per hour.

The lead facilitates activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role helps maintain a safe, healthy, and fun environment, serves as a positive role model, follows applicable state and program policies, and supports program operations such as attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs provides early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: an associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; a Child Development Associate Credential or another Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period with one year of experience; or nine credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study leading to an associate's degree or other Office-recognized credential, with two years of experience.
• Obtain required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 3–12 enrolled in the program on days and during the hours worked
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree