Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Pawling, NY

5d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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

This is a part-time, non-exempt position paying $32.00–$34.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., following the Arlington Central School District 2025–2026 calendar. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of care.

Healthy Kids Programs operates 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 positively impacting the communities it serves. The organization states that it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

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 at least 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 5-Year Plan.
• Medical clearance to perform all job duties and freedom from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Warm, friendly, positive attitude and 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.

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 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