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About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher for their UPK Program at Chappaqua Central School District for the 2026–2027 school year. This role is ideal for individuals who love working with children and are seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day.
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
- Valid NYS Early Childhood Teaching Certification (Birth–2, N–6, Pre-K–6) or Bachelor’s with approved 5-Year Plan.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- Experience with preschool-age children.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Must successfully pass all required state background checks.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.
Skills
- Working with children
- Helping children learn through play
- Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence
- Teamwork
- Effective communication with families
- Reliability
- Organization
- Classroom management
- Mentoring children
- Building relationships
- Supporting student growth
- Early literacy
- Numeracy
- Social-emotional development
- Play-based learning
- Assessment
- Progress documentation
- Family engagement
- Collaboration with support staff
Location
- Chappaqua Central School District
Work Type
- Part-time
- Follows the school calendar
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working.
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
- AFLAC supplemental plans.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid sick time.
- On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
About the Company
- Healthy Kids Programs is shaping the future of childcare and is one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations.
- They provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations.
- As a certified Benefit Corporation, their mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.
Equal Opportunity
- Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- They 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.