Early Childhood Learning Director & Lead Teacher

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 Liberty, NY. This is primarily a classroom-based position, with administrative and leadership responsibilities making up a smaller portion of the role. The majority of each day is spent in ratio working directly with children as the Lead Teacher in the Preschool classroom.

What You Will Do

Classroom Leadership (Primary Responsibility - In Ratio): 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, and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment aligned with ECERS/ITERS standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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. The part-time benefits include employer-paid childcare, telehealth, vision, and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities.

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

Benefits

• 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
• Career development and growth opportunities