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About the Role

Lead a classroom serving children 10 months through 3 years old, creating a nurturing environment where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. This unique opportunity allows your child to come to work with you, receiving employer-paid childcare.

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Teacher in a classroom serving children ages 10 months–3 years.
Work directly with children throughout the majority of the day.
Provide nurturing, responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Plan and implement activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
Follow individual children's routines, interests, developmental needs, and emerging skills.
Conduct ongoing observations and developmental assessments.
Maintain a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
Promote positive adult-child interactions using CLASS strategies and other developmentally appropriate practices.
Support daily routines including meals, diapering/toileting, rest, transitions, and other care needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.
Maintain regular communication with families regarding children's experiences and development.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice per year.
Assist with enrollment efforts, open houses, and community outreach activities.
Use Creative Curriculum and other early childhood practices to support children's development and learning.
Participate in CLASS, ECERS/ITERS, and other program quality observations and improvement efforts.
Participate in professional development and required training.
Help maintain a high-quality program that meets applicable NYS OCFS requirements.
Support daily center operations and scheduling.
Ensure compliance with NYS OCFS Day Care regulations.
Maintain required child and program records.
Support staff onboarding, training, and supervision.
Coordinate classroom supplies and materials.
Collaborate with HR, enrollment, and regional leadership teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (12+ credits in early childhood, child development, or related field) plus 1 year teaching and 1 year supervisory experience
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 1 year teaching and 1 year supervisory experience
Associate’s degree in early childhood (or related field) with plan toward bachelor’s or administrator credential plus 2 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience
CDA or OCFS-recognized credential with plan of study plus 2 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience
Medically cleared to work in a childcare setting; free of communicable diseases including TB
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with staff and families
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage with children

Skills

Early childhood professional
Nurturing
Patient
Dependable
Relationship building
Leadership
Communication
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
CLASS strategies
Creative Curriculum
ECERS/ITERS

Location

Old Forge, NY

Work Type

Part-Time

Experience Level

1 year teaching
1 year supervisory
2 years teaching
2 years supervisory

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential
Associate's degree
CDA or OCFS-recognized credential

Salary/Compensations

$17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits

Employer-paid childcare for eligible children of all ages served by our programs during your working hours
Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
AFLAC supplemental plans
401(k) for eligible employees
Paid sick time
On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility
Career development and growth opportunities

About the Company

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider—we're shaping the future of childcare.
As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations.
As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.
Learn more about our team and culture: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

Equal Opportunity

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
We 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.