Pre-K Teacher

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Pre‑Kindergarten Teachers for three (3) classrooms at Beekman Elementary School, Poughquag, NY.

Location:

Beekman Elementary School, Poughquag, NY.

Pay: $38,500.00 – $44,000.00 per year (based on qualifications and experience).

Job Type: Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM, following the Arlington Central School District 2025–2026 calendar.

Benefits:
Employer‑Paid Childcare – a childcare benefit for eligible employees for school‑age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you are working with us.

This role provides four‑year‑olds with a high‑quality early learning experience that builds a strong foundation for Kindergarten. The ideal candidate is creative, culturally responsive, and passionate about early childhood development, with experience in early literacy, multi‑disciplinary approaches, and strategies for diverse learners.

This position emphasizes child‑centered learning, literacy and numeracy development, social‑emotional growth, and collaboration with colleagues and families.

• 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.

• Current NYS teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• Experience teaching preschool‑age children.

• New York State Certification Birth–Grade 2.
• New York State Certification N–6.
• New York State Certification P, K, 1–6.
• Bachelor’s Degree & approved 5‑Year Plan.

• Medical clearance to perform all job duties and are free from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• Warm, friendly, 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.

• Employer‑paid childcare for school‑age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, available only on the days you are working with us.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On‑demand pay.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest‑growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award‑winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

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Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.