Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

Location

Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, NY

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

6:30 am - 6:30 pm, Part-time, non-exempt

About the role

Do you love working with kids? Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for our Program in Poughkeepsie, NY for the 2026–2027 school year.

Key Success Characteristics

• Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care

Who Thrives In This Role

• Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
• Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management
• Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure everyone is on the same page
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers, helping them grow and thrive in their roles

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.