Pre-K Teacher-Beekman

and the job listing Expires on March 8, 2026

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

Featured Benefit:
Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs offers a childcare benefit to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program
, on the days you work.

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

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
• Experience teaching preschool‑age children

To be qualified as a Pre‑K teacher, a person must possess either
:
(a) New York State Certification Birth–Grade 2 OR
(b) New York State Certification N–6 OR
(c) New York State Certification P, K, 1–6 OR
(d) Bachelor’s Degree & approved 5‑Year Plan

• Warm, energetic, and nurturing personality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Professional, dependable, and punctual
• Physical ability to participate in classroom activities, including lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, kneeling, standing, and moving throughout the day

• Employer Paid Childcare – Available for school‑age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work
• Telehealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On‑Demand Pay
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Healthy Kids Programs is a rapidly growing provider of Early Learning, Before & After School, and Summer Camp programs, serving over 100 locations across New York. As a certified benefit corporation, we are on a mission to make high‑quality, accessible childcare a reality for today’s families while fostering professional growth and meaningful opportunities for our team.

Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest‑growing organizations and are committed to creating a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Join our award‑winning community and make a real impact on the lives of children and families.

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.