Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

Healthy Kids Programs • Hopewell Junction, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Pre-Kindergarten Teachers for three classrooms at Beekman Elementary School in Poughquag, New York. The role provides four-year-olds with a high-quality early learning experience that builds a strong foundation for Kindergarten. It emphasizes child-centered learning, literacy and numeracy development, social-emotional growth, and collaboration with colleagues and families. The ideal candidate is creative, culturally responsive, passionate about early childhood development, and experienced in early literacy, multidisciplinary approaches, and strategies for diverse learners.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM, following the Arlington Central School District 2025–2026 calendar. Pay is $32.00–$34.00 per hour. Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children during the employee’s working hours, along with other part-time benefits.

Requirements

• Current New York State teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades.
• Bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Meet one of the following qualification options: New York State Certification Birth–Grade 2; New York State Certification N–6; New York State Certification P, K, 1–6; or a bachelor’s degree and an approved five-year plan.
• Medical clearance to perform all job duties and freedom from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Warm, friendly, and positive attitude, with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Professionalism, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability 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 relationships with staff and families through professional communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with teacher assistants and other team members.
• Design classroom environments following the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS).
• 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 the program during the employee’s working days and hours.
• 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