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About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Lead Teachers for their Early Learning Center in New Windsor, NY, for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time role focuses on ensuring program compliance, leading engaging activities, managing daily operations, and communicating with families and staff.
Responsibilities
- Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
- Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
- Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
- Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.
- Support smooth transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten.
- Maintain accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs.
- Keep Assistants in the loop with all classroom and program updates, providing training and guidance as needed.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential with one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience.
- 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.
- Medically cleared to perform all job duties.
- Friendly, professional, reliable, and team-oriented.
- Able to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Commitment to providing quality childcare.
Location
- New Windsor, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Associate's degree
- New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program, available only on the days 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.
About the Company
- Healthy Kids Programs is shaping the future of childcare, offering Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations.
- As a certified benefit corporation, their mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities they serve.
- They create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow.
- They are an award-winning team that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.
Equal Opportunity
- Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
- They are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
- Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.