Early Learning Lead Teacher at HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS

Town of New Windsor, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development, Creative Curriculum, CLASS Method, Safety Standards, Communication, Developmental Evaluations, Record Keeping, Team Support, Mentoring, Continuous Learning, Positive Interactions, Collaboration, Training, Nurturing Environment, Growth Opportunities, Professionalism

Industry

Child Day Care Services

Description

Description Healthy Kids Programs is looking for Lead Teachers to join our team to inspire and educate in our classrooms at our Early Learning Center for the 2025-2026 school year. JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: 565 Union Avenue in New Windsor, NY PAY: $16.00 per hour HOURS: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm JOB CONSISTS OF: Crafting Adventures: Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age-appropriate lessons using the Creative Curriculum to ignite children's development across all domains. Building Bonds: Foster positive adult/child interactions using the CLASS method, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Safety First: Guarantee the well-being of all children under your care, implementing standards outlined in ECERS/ITERS to maintain a safe and nurturing environment. Keeping Connected: Maintain open channels of communication with parents/caregivers via the Playground App, email, and face-to-face meetings, because collaboration is key! Tracking Progress: Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children and organize regular parent conferences to discuss their growth, needs, and interests. Smooth Transitions: Guide families through the transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten, ensuring every child feels supported every step of the way. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date family and agency records, including attendance and meal logs, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine. Team Support: 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. Mentoring Moments: Provide functional training and support to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers, helping them grow and thrive in their roles. Continuous Learning: Dive into ongoing in-service and educational opportunities provided by Healthy Kids, because we believe in investing in your growth and development every step of the way. Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree in Child Development, a Child Development Certificate, or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential or another Office-recognized credential specific to infant/toddler developmental period (with 2 yrs of experience ) OR Child Development Credential (with 2 yrs experience) OR 9 Credits in Early Childhood or a related field with a plan of study leading to an Associate or other Office recognized credential (with 2 years of experience) QUALIFICATIONS: You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB. You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with young children, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt. You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with young children! PART-TIME BENEFITS: Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work. Telehealth Benefits Vision Insurance Dental Insurance AFLAC Supplemental Plans 401(k) for eligible employees Paid Sick Time Off On-Demand Pay Career Development Growth Opportunities WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure that every child has the foundation they need for a bright future. Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus. Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher will develop and execute weekly plans using the Creative Curriculum to support children's development. They will also ensure the well-being of children, maintain communication with parents, and guide families through transitions.