Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (UPK)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Creative Curriculum with fidelity and attend required district training
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with NYS Early Learning Standards
• Support early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development through play-based learning
• Conduct assessments, document progress, and communicate with families
• Build strong relationships with families and support UPK engagement
• Collaborate with teacher assistants and support staff
• Maintain a high-quality ECERS-3 aligned classroom environment
• Participate in professional development and program evaluation

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Valid NYS Early Childhood Teaching Certification (Birth–2, N–6, Pre-K–6), Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred, Experience with preschool-age children, Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Additional Requirements: Candidates must successfully pass all required state background checks. Requires the ability to meet physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.

About the role

Teach in a supportive UPK classroom environment with clear curriculum structure and district alignment, so you’re not starting from scratch each day. Work with four-year-olds at a key developmental stage, where you can see rapid growth in early literacy, social skills, and independence. Be part of a collaborative school community that values teamwork between teachers, assistants, and families. Have access to ongoing training and professional development to support your growth as an early childhood educator. Benefit from a rare employer-paid childcare option, helping remove one of the biggest stressors for working parents. Be supported by a mission-driven organization focused on high-quality early learning and community impact.

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

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.

About Healthy Kids Programs

If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. If you’re passionate about working with young children and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, we encourage you to apply: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

Hiring decisions

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