Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

Healthy Kids Programs • Pawling, NY

1d • 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 position provides four-year-olds with a high-quality early learning experience that builds a strong foundation for Kindergarten. The role emphasizes child-centered learning, literacy and numeracy development, social-emotional growth, and collaboration with colleagues and families. The ideal candidate is creative, culturally responsive, passionate about early childhood development, and experienced 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 employer-paid childcare for employees’ school-age children, ages 3–12, enrolled in its program during the days and hours the employee works.

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 for families and positively impacting the communities it serves. The organization states that it values supportive, engaging environments, professional development, and meaningful work, and 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 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, positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Professionalism, dependability, and punctuality.
• 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.

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 the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS).
• 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 work 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