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About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Pre-K Teacher Assistant passionate about early childhood education to help four-year-olds build skills and confidence for future school success. You will work under the direction of the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans and support daily classroom activities in a structured, nurturing Pre-K environment.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Lead Teacher to support and carry out lesson plans, classroom activities, and daily routines
- Assist with implementing learning activities and supporting smooth classroom transitions
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Provide close supervision and support children with personal care routines, including toileting and handwashing
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and staff
- Support the Lead Teacher in addressing and planning for individual student needs
- Maintain consistent attendance to support classroom stability and UPK program requirements
- Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher or supervisor
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Teacher Assistant Certification required
- Must successfully pass all required state background checks
- Experience in childcare, early education, or classroom support preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Creativity and adaptability when working with young children
- Ability to remain active throughout the day in a hands-on classroom environment
- Lift and carry children when necessary
- Bend, kneel, reach, run, and sit on the floor as part of classroom activities
- Supervise children closely at all times
- Lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Creativity
- Adaptability
Location
- Arlington Central School District, NY
Work Type
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Experience in childcare, early education, or classroom support preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Teacher Assistant Certification
- Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 4–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours 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 the Company
- Healthy Kids Programs is shaping the future of childcare and is 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.