Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Lead Teachers for its Early Learning Center in New Windsor, NY for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is part-time, non-exempt, and offers employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in the program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.
• 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

• Candidates must meet one of the following:
• 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.
• Able to lead and motivate a team and have a commitment to providing quality childcare.

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

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.