Early Learning Director and Lead Teacher – Townsend

Early Learning Director and Lead Teacher – Townsend

Recruitment began on October 7, 2025 and the job listing expires on January 16, 2026.

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 today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it).

Join our award‑winning community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development. Learn more about working with us at

We’re seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as an Early Learning Director and Lead Teacher at our Early Learning Center in Walton, NY. This multifaceted role primarily involves supporting curriculum implementation in the Preschool Classroom, while also encompassing administrative duties essential for the success of the center.

PAY: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

JOB STATUS: Part‑time, non‑exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:

• Curriculum Support: Collaborate closely with the teaching team to ensure the effective implementation of our curriculum, fostering an enriching learning environment for our young learners.
• Administrative Duties: Take charge of administrative tasks such as planning, organizing, and implementing childcare services. Exercise independent judgment and decision‑making authority in areas such as budgeting, policy adherence, and staff training and supervision.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Community Engagement: Work alongside the marketing team to promote our center through open houses, events, and community outreach efforts, aiming to boost enrollment and meet local needs.
• Licensing Compliance: Manage operations in compliance with Office of Children and Family Service Day Care regulations, establishing a positive rapport with local OCFS licensors.
• Record‑Keeping: Maintain comprehensive student records in accordance with OCFS requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Facility Management: Oversee the physical space, including procurement of supplies and developmentally appropriate equipment, adhering to ECERs guidelines.
• Staffing: Handle all aspects of staffing, from recruitment to training, ensuring a team of highly qualified individuals dedicated to providing top‑notch care and service.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Utilize HR and Registration platforms effectively to facilitate smooth operations. Foster open communication with staff, parents, and caregivers, providing resources and support as needed.
• Program Enhancement: Become proficient in ECERs, Creative Curriculum, and CLASS observations, integrating these tools into daily operations to enhance program quality.
• Parent Engagement: Schedule and conduct parent‑teacher conferences biannually, offering guidance to staff and support to parents as required.

LEAD TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Crafting Adventures: Develop and execute weekly plans, infusing age‑appropriate lessons using the Creative 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 Playground 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.
• 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.
• Continuous Learning: D…