Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher for their program at Taconic Hills Elementary School in Craryville, NY for the 2026–2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program, available only on the days you are working with us.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

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.

Contact Us

To apply, please visit our website: 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.