Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a dedicated and passionate Pre-K Teacher to join our team for our Pre-K classroom and provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for young learners for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will plan and implement engaging lessons, conduct student assessments, and foster a positive learning environment. The Pre-K program provides four-year-old children with a universal opportunity to access high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that prepare them for future school success. This position will require a high degree of creativity, cultural awareness, and problem-solving capabilities. The program focuses on child-centered activities, the development of strong foundational skills in early literacy and numeracy, social interactions, and Kindergarten readiness skills. The successful candidate should possess experience with early literacy, multi-disciplinary approaches, and strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Requirements
- Current NYS teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades.
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
- Experience teaching preschool-age children.
- To be qualified as a Pre-K teacher, a person must possess either: (a) New York State Certification Birth-Grade 2 OR (b) New York State Certification N-6 OR (c) New York State Certification P, K, 1-6 OR (d) Bachelor’s Degree & 5-Year Plan.
- Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents, and staff.
- Professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.
Responsibilities
- Follow the Creative Curriculum framework and participate in the provided training.
- Teach Foundations and Heggerty as part of foundational literacy instruction.
- Administer and score the Early Screening Inventory to evaluate student development.
- Complete report cards to track and communicate student progress.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievements, growth, and areas for development.
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records and emphasize the importance of consistent student attendance for learning success.
- Plan, prepare, and execute developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with UPK School District requirements.
- Use positive guidance strategies to encourage appropriate classroom behavior.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff through professional and respectful communication.
- Collaborate with teacher assistants to support student learning and classroom management.
- Design the classroom layout following ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) standards for optimal learning.
- Attend CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) meetings as needed to support student needs and individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of the program’s goals and objectives.
Benefits
- Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.
- Telehealth Benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid Sick Time Off
- On-Demand Pay
- Career Development
- Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
