Pre-k Lead Teacher– Before & After School

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Lead Teacher for their Before and After School Pre-k Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and located at Uriah Hill Elementary School in Peekskill, NY. The primary responsibility is to provide quality childcare and educational support to children aged 3-5.

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.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Candidates must meet one of the following:
  • An associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field.
  • A Child Development Associate Credential or another Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period (with 1 year of experience).
  • 9 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study leading to an Associates or other Office recognized credential (with 2 years of experience).
• Qualifications:
  • Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
  • Demonstrates a positive, friendly demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and team members.
  • Dependable, punctual, and professional in conduct and appearance.
  • Able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and meet the physical demands of working with children.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours 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 dedicated to providing quality childcare services. 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. 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

Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.