Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

Healthy Kids Programs • Pawling, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Pre-Kindergarten Teachers for three classrooms at Beekman Elementary School in Poughquag, New York. This part-time, non-exempt 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, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with colleagues and families. 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 provides early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, the organization’s mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for families while positively impacting the communities it serves. It describes its workplace as supportive and engaging, with an emphasis on purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Current New York State teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades.
• 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.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• 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.
• Professional, dependable, and punctual.
• 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 preferred.
• Experience with early literacy, multidisciplinary approaches, and strategies for diverse learners.

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 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 during the days and hours the employee works.
• 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