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About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for our Program in Poughkeepsie, NY for the 2026–2027 school year. This role involves supporting children's learning through play and positive experiences, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and working collaboratively with teammates and families.
Responsibilities
- Support smooth transitions from toddler to preschool and preschool to kindergarten.
- Maintain accurate classroom records, including attendance and meal logs.
- Keep Assistants informed with all classroom and program updates, providing training and guidance as needed.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.
Requirements
- Candidates must meet one of the following educational and experience criteria:
- A 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.
- An 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.
- A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential with one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience.
- A 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 and have a commitment to providing quality childcare.
Skills
- Working with children
- Helping children learn through play and positive experiences
- Encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
- Teamwork
- Effective communication with families
- Reliability
- Organization
- Providing exceptional care
- Classroom management
- Leadership
- Mentoring
Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of full-time teaching experience
- 1 year of staff supervision experience
- 2 years of full-time teaching experience
- 2 years of staff supervision experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 credits in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with a plan of study toward a Bachelor’s degree
- New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or other office-recognized credential
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 per hour
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
- Telehealth coverage
- Vision coverage
- 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 and is 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We 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.