Pre-K Childcare Teacher
3 days ago
Tarrytown
Job DescriptionDescription: Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a dedicated and passionate Pre-K Teacher to join our team for our Pre-K classroom and provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for young learners for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will plan and implement engaging lessons, conduct student assessments, and foster a positive learning environment. JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: Tappan Hill School in Tarrytown, NY PAY: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour (Please note this will be hourly pay & not salary; however, you will get paid consistently using our new Fixed Rate UPK Options. Fixed Rate Options will be discussed during the Offer) SCHEDULE: 10 months (aligned to the district calendar) HOURS: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care. The Pre-K program provides four-year-old children with a universal opportunity to access high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that prepare them for future school success. This position will require a high degree of creativity, cultural awareness, and problem-solving capabilities. The program focuses on child-centered activities, the development of strong foundational skills in early literacy and numeracy, social interactions, and Kindergarten readiness skills. The successful candidate should possess experience with early literacy, multi-disciplinary approaches, and strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Follow the Creative Curriculum framework and participate in the provided training., • Teach Foundations and Heggerty as part of foundational literacy instruction., • Administer and score the Early Screening Inventory to evaluate student development., • Complete report cards to track and communicate student progress., • Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievements, growth, and areas for development., • Maintain accurate daily attendance records and emphasize the importance of consistent student attendance for learning success., • Plan, prepare, and execute developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with UPK School District requirements., • Use positive guidance strategies to encourage appropriate classroom behavior., • Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff through professional and respectful communication., • Collaborate with teacher assistants to support student learning and classroom management., • Design the classroom layout following ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) standards for optimal learning., • Attend CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) meetings as needed to support student needs and individualized education plans (IEPs)., • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness., • Current NYS teaching certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades., • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)., • Experience teaching preschool-age children. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: To be qualified as a Pre-K teacher, candidates must meet ONE of the following qualification options: • (a) New York State Certification Birth-Grade 2, • (b) New York State Certification N-6, • (c) New York State Certification P, K, 1-6, • (d) Bachelor’s Degree & 5-Year Plan. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents, and staff., • Professional, reliable, and prompt., • Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities. PART-TIME BENEFITS: • 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 About Healthy Kids Programs 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. Why Join Healthy Kids Programs? 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. Learn more about working with us: 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.