Story House Early Learning·Town of Ripley, New York
The Lead Educator is responsible for creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments that support children's learning and development. They will implement the curriculum and engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences to empower children.
As an Early Childhood Lead Educator, you already know how important your role is. So, skip the wordy ad and watch the video instead.
Below is just a little glimpse into how we value and support our team at our Ripley service, enhancing careers piece by piece. 🧩
🧩 Worker Retention Payment approved provider.
🧩 75% Staff Childcare Discount*.
🧩 YOUR PAY YOUR WAY – Track, Grow and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive.
🧩 Access to Sonder – our 24/7 safety and wellbeing platform.
🧩 FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.
🧩 Salary Packaging options.
🧩 Discounts to hundreds of major retailers.
🧩 Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.
🧩 Chef-cooked lunch provided daily.
🧩 Access to our On-Demand Learning Library with 90+ courses and exclusive ECA training to support your growth and career development.
🧩 Be part of our STRONG Beginnings curriculum and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, where children are encouraged to explore, create, grow and learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
🧩 Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check-ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.
🧩 And more...
Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.
We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.
All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.
Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.
At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.
*CCS eligible care
Candidates must share a commitment to child safety, inclusion, and respectful relationships with children and families. Applicants are subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.
Market context
Lead Educator roles in New York are often shaped by steady demand for experienced early childhood professionals who can support safe, inclusive learning environments. These positions are competitive because employers look for strong child-safety practices, respectful family communication, and readiness to complete screening checks; benefits may include retailer discounts, professional development, CPR and first aid training, and salary packaging options. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your checks and highlight any experience leading inclusive classroom routines in your application.