WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is NY & NJ'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 reinventing accessible and affordable childcare for todays families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while theyre doing it). Join our award-winning community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.<BR> We're looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as the Early Learning Director and Lead Teacher at our Early Learning Center located in Walton, NY. This dual-role position focuses primarily on supporting curriculum implementation in our Preschool Classroom, while also carrying key administrative responsibilities essential for the center's continued growth and success.

PAY: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Curriculum Implementation: Work in close partnership with our teaching staff to support and enrich the curriculum, ensuring a vibrant and developmentally appropriate classroom experience for our preschoolers. Administrative Leadership: Oversee planning, organization, and delivery of childcare services. Apply sound judgment and take initiative in critical areas like budgeting, compliance, policy enforcement, and team management.

DIRECTOR DUTIES

Community Outreach: Collaborate with marketing efforts to boost visibility through open houses, local events, and outreach, with the goal of increasing enrollment and meeting community demand. Regulatory Compliance: Operate the center in accordance with NYs Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Day Care regulations, maintaining strong working relationships with licensors. Documentation & Records: Keep accurate and complete student files in line with OCFS standards.<BR>Center Operations: Manage facility needs including supply ordering and acquisition of age-appropriate materials, following ECERS guidelines. Staff Management: Lead hiring, training, and supervision of a skilled and dedicated team committed to high-quality early childhood care. Team Communication: Utilize HR and registration platforms to streamline operations. Promote a culture of transparency and collaboration with staff, families, and caregivers. Quality Assurance: Get comfortable with tools like ECERS, Creative Curriculum, and CLASS observations using them to continuously improve classroom quality and performance. Parent Partnership: Organize and lead parent-teacher conferences twice a year, offering support and resources to both staff and families.

LEAD TEACHER DUTIES

Lesson Planning: Create and carry out weekly lesson plans rooted in the Creative Curriculum to spark learning and holistic development across all early childhood domains. Relationship Building: Use the CLASS framework to encourage warm, meaningful interactions with children, ensuring every child feels respected and supported. Child Safety: Prioritize the health and safety of all students in your care by applying ECERS/ITERS standards to maintain an engaging and secure environment. Family Communication: Keep parents and caregivers in the loop using tools like the Playground App, email, and direct conversations because strong partnerships matter. Development Monitoring: Regularly assess and document each childs progress, organizing parent meetings to share insights and developmental milestones. Transition Support: Help families navigate key educational transitions from toddlerhood to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten with empathy and clarity. Team Collaboration: Keep assistant teachers well-informed and prepared through regular updates, mentorship, and support. Professional Growth: Participate in ongoing in-service training and educational opportunities offered by Healthy Kids your development is our investment.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS<BR> To qualify for the Director role, you must meet one of the following:

Option 1: Bachelor's degree (with at least 12 credits in early childhood or related field), plus 1 year of full-time teaching experience and 1 year of staff supervision experience. Option 2: NYS Childrens Program Administrator Credential, plus 1 year of teaching and 1 year of supervisory experience. Option 3: Associate degree in early childhood or related field, with a plan to earn a bachelors or administrator credential. Requires 2 years of teaching experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. Option 4: CDA or other Office-recognized credential, plus a study plan toward a bachelors or administrator credential, 2 years teaching, and 2 years of supervision.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must have medical clearance to perform job functions and be free from communicable diseases including TB. Warm, personable, and highly professional you thrive in a collaborative team and excel at connecting with children, families, and colleagues. Strong leadership and organizational skills with a passion for high-quality early education. Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stretching, and staying active in a busy childcare environment.

PART-TIME PERKS:

Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear because we want you to see your future with us! Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out. AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team. 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too! Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first. On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it? Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us! Growth Opportunities: Were growing and we need people to grow with us!

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: (link removed)