Early Childhood Lead Teacher & Program Leader

About the role

Location: Town of Webb Union School in Old Forge, NY

Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Approximately 25–30 hours per week, scheduled within center hours of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Bring Your Child to Work With You: Eligible children of all ages served by our programs can receive employer‑paid childcare during the days and hours you work.

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.

What We're Looking For

• Enjoys working with infants and toddlers.
• Warm, nurturing, patient, and dependable.
• Builds strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Comfortable taking a leadership role in the classroom.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Can balance hands-on teaching and caregiving with leadership responsibilities.
• Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for young children.

Requirements

• Education & Experience (One of the following required):
  • 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
• Additional Requirements:
  • 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

Benefits

• Employ