Early Childhood Learning Director & Lead Teacher

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Bachelor’s degree (12+ credits in early childhood, child development,

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What We Offer

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Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

✓Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) 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 – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility

✓Career development and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

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→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
Coordinate classroom supplies and materials
Collaborate with HR, enrollment, and regional leadership teams

(Administrative responsibilities are completed in short daily blocks and do not replace primary classroom responsibilities.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (12+ credits in early childhood, child development, or related field) plus 1 year teaching and 1 year supervisory experience
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 1 year teaching and 1 year supervisory experience
Associate’s degree in early childhood (or related field) with plan toward bachelor’s or administrator credential plus 2 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience
CDA or OCFS-recognized credential with plan of study plus 2 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience

Requirements

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Medically cleared to work in a childcare setting; free of communicable diseases including TB
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with staff and families
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage with children