Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader
HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS · Columbia County, NY, US
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About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader to manage a classroom for children aged 10 months to 3 years at Taconic Hills Elementary School. This unique role allows you to bring your child to work, with employer-paid childcare provided.
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 education
- Classroom leadership
- Child development
- Nurturing care
- Responsive care
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Activity planning and implementation
- Observation and assessment
- Classroom management
- CLASS strategies
- Family engagement
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative Curriculum
- ECERS/ITERS
- NYS OCFS regulations
- Staff supervision
- Collaboration
Location
- Craryville, 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 in early childhood
- CDA or OCFS-recognized credential
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 – $22.00 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 shaping the future of childcare and is recognized as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations.
- We provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at over 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.