Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher-Hooker Avenue

Early Childhood Learning Lead Teacher-103 Hooker Avenue

Recruitment began on February 6, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 9, 2026

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Lead Teachers to join our team in our Early Learning Center Poughkeepsie location for the 2025–2026 school year
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Featured Benefit:
Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs offers a childcare benefit for eligible employees to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you work
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LOCATION: Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, NY

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Infant Room Lead Teacher, Toddler Room Lead Teacher, or Pre-k Lead Teacher

PAY: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

HOURS: Hours vary 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, Monday – Friday

• Facilitating hands‑on activities following the Creative Curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children.
• Creating a safe, healthy, and mega‑fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they’ll look up to every single day.
• Stay connected with parents and family members via the Playground App, because who doesn’t love sharing those precious moments and updates?
• Ensuring you’re always in the know by following OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Program policies, and our host school’s rules like a pro!
• Cultivating positive adult‑child interactions utilizing the CLASS method, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Supporting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the entire center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

• Crafting Adventures: Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age‑appropriate lessons using our Curriculum to ignite children’s development across all domains.
• Tracking Progress
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  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.

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; or
• 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; or
• A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential with one year of full‑time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience; or
• 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.

• 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.

• Employer Paid Childcare – Av…