Pre-K Teacher Assistant (UPK)

Healthy Kids Programs • Mount Kisco, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Teacher Assistant for its UPK Program at Chappaqua Central School District for the 2026–2027 school year. The role follows the school calendar and is scheduled from 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM. The assistant works under the direction of the Lead Teacher to support classroom learning, daily routines, and children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. This is an active, hands-on classroom role involving close supervision and support with personal care routines, including toileting and handwashing.

The position is suited to someone who enjoys helping children learn through play and positive experiences, and who brings energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization to the classroom. The assistant collaborates with the classroom team, communicates with families, helps create a clean and safe learning environment, and supports individual student needs. Healthy Kids Programs describes the workplace as structured yet creative, balancing learning and play, and offers opportunities for hands-on early childhood education experience and career growth.

Healthy Kids Programs provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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; supervise children closely; and lift up to 50 lbs. 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 assist with 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 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay with 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