Early Learning Lead Teacher

1 month ago

Poughkeepsie, United States HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

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). 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 healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.


We're looking for Lead Teachers to join our team and to inspire and educate in our Toddler and Preschool classrooms at our Early Learning Center nestled in Poughkeepsie, NY.


HOURS: To be determined (morning and daytime shifts available)

PAY: $16 per hour

JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt


JOB CONSISTS OF:

  • Crafting Adventures: Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age-appropriate lessons using our 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 Brightwheel 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:

  • 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)

OR

  • Associate's degree in Child Development, Child Development Certificate, Bachelor's Degree and or equivalent degree

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)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Get ready to ace a background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
  • 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 PERKS:

  • On-Demand Pay: Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
  • Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
  • 401(k) for eligible employees PLUS a 1% employer match: Yep, we're serious about your future too
  • Paid Sick Time Off: Because everyone needs a break sometimes.
  • Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us
  • Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us
  • AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
  • Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance? Reach out to us for all the details


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


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