Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of La Grange, NY

3d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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

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. The role is non-exempt.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a childcare provider offering Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. It is a certified benefit corporation whose mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while positively impacting the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Hold a current New York State teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades.
• Have a bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred.
• Have experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Meet one of the listed 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.
• Have medical clearance to perform all job duties and be free from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Bring a warm, friendly, and positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Be professional, dependable, and punctual.
• Be 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

• A 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 and track student progress and development, and provide timely feedback.
• 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 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.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level