Early Learning Director and Lead Teacher
About the role
Location: Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Monticello, NY. Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt. Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a hands-on Early Learning Director / Lead Teacher to support and lead our Preschool classroom at our Early Learning Center in Monticello, NY. This is primarily a classroom-based position. The majority of each day (approximately 80–90%) is spent in ratio working directly with children as the Lead Teacher in the Preschool classroom. Administrative and leadership responsibilities make up a smaller portion of the role and are completed in short blocks throughout the day or outside of direct classroom time. This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood professional who enjoys teaching, leading by example in the classroom, and contributing to program quality in a supportive, team-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Lead Teacher in the Preschool classroom
- Work directly with children throughout the majority of the day
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum
- Promote positive adult-child interactions using CLASS strategies
- Conduct ongoing child observations and developmental assessments
- Maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment aligned with ECERS/ITERS standards
- Maintain regular communication with families through conferences, meetings, and digital platforms
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice per year
- Assist with enrollment efforts, open houses, and community outreach
- Use ECERS, Creative Curriculum, and CLASS observations to support continuous improvement
- Participate in professional development and training opportunities
- Support daily center operations and scheduling
- Ensure compliance with NY State OCFS Day Care regulations
- Maintain required student and program records
- Support staff onboarding, training, and supervision