Pre-K Childcare Teacher

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Beekman, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Current NYS teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Experience teaching preschool-age children
• New York State Certification Birth–Grade 2 OR New York State Certification N–6 OR New York State Certification P, K, 1–6 OR Bachelor’s Degree & approved 5-Year Plan
• Medical clearance to perform all job duties and are free from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB)
• A warm, friendly, and positive attitude, with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members
• Professional, dependable, and punctual
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

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

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 coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees