Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

Healthy Kids Programs • Hopewell Junction, NY

3d • 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, non-exempt role provides four-year-old children 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. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program during the days and 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 across more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified benefit corporation committed to making childcare accessible and affordable and positively impacting the communities it serves. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Current New York State teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades.
• Meet one of the listed Pre-K teacher 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.
• 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 physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

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 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 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