Pre-K Teacher Assistant (UPK)

Healthy Kids Programs • Walden, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year at 565 Union Avenue in New Windsor, New York. The role supports four-year-old children in a structured, nurturing classroom and helps them develop the skills and confidence needed for future school success. Working under the direction of the Lead Teacher, the assistant helps carry out lesson plans, learning activities, classroom routines, and transitions while supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The program emphasizes play-based, child-centered learning; early literacy and numeracy; social-emotional growth; support for diverse learning styles and individual needs; and preparation for Kindergarten.

This active, hands-on position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pay is $16.00–$17.00 per hour. The assistant helps supervise children, supports personal care routines, maintains a clean and safe classroom, and builds respectful relationships with children, families, and staff. The position requires consistent attendance and the ability to remain active throughout the day, including lifting up to 50 pounds when needed.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable. It operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and states that it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal opportunity employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Teacher Assistant Certification.
• Successfully pass all required state background checks.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and adaptability when working with young children.
• Ability to remain active throughout the day in a hands-on classroom environment.
• Ability to lift and carry children when necessary; bend, kneel, reach, run, and sit on the floor during classroom activities; supervise children closely; and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Experience in childcare, early education, or classroom support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Lead Teacher to support and carry out lesson plans, classroom activities, and daily routines.
• Assist with implementing learning activities and supporting smooth classroom transitions.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Closely supervise children and support personal care routines, including toileting and handwashing.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Support the Lead Teacher in addressing and planning for individual student needs.
• Maintain consistent attendance to support classroom stability and UPK program requirements.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher or supervisor.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 4–12 enrolled in the program, on the days and during the hours worked.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, allowing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED