Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Pre-Kindergarten Teachers for three (3) classrooms at Beekman Elementary School, Poughquag, NY .

Location: Beekman Elementary School, Poughquag, NY

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM, following the Arlington Central School District 2025–2026 calendar

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

This role provides four-year-olds with a high-quality early learning experience that builds a strong foundation for Kindergarten. The ideal candidate is creative, culturally responsive, and passionate about early childhood development , with experience in early literacy, multi-disciplinary approaches, and strategies for diverse learners.

This position emphasizes child-centered learning, literacy and numeracy development, social-emotional growth, and collaboration with colleagues and families .

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate Pre-K program aligned with UPK School District requirements
• Design and teach culturally responsive lessons
• Assess, track, and provide timely feedback on student progress and development
• Use positive, age-appropriate guidance strategies
• Build strong relationships with staff and families through professional communication and engagement
• Collaborate with teacher assistants and other team members
• Design classroom environments following ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale)
• Develop literacy and math-focused activities using the Creative Curriculum
• Participate in professional development and program evaluation

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current NYS teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Experience teaching preschool-age children

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To be qualified as a Pre-K teacher, candidates must meet ONE of the following qualification options:
(a) New York State Certification Birth–Grade 2
(b) New York State Certification N–6
(c) New York State Certification P, K, 1–6
(d) Bachelor’s Degree & approved 5-Year Plan

Additional Qualifications

• You have medical clearance to perform all job duties and are free from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• You bring a warm, friendly, and positive attitude, with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members. You are professional, dependable, and punctual.
• You are able to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) 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

About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?
At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

Learn more about working with us:

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.