UPK Teaching Assistant

About the position

Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. We are looking for a Teacher Assistant for our 2025-26 Pre-K classroom for the Washingtonville Central School District at our New Windsor location in NY.

Responsibilities

• Develop respectful relationships with the children, families, and UPK team members to ensure a caring and welcoming environment for children.
• Meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child in your classroom. Plan for each child’s development with intentionality.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with the classroom's appearance, décor, and learning environment.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
• Must be a flexible team player and can work well with others.
• Assume an equal share of the staff's housekeeping responsibilities.
• Assume the role of leadership in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Interact with the children in accordance with the developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to manage the classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening.
• Support Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
• Follow through on additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in education or a related field (Preferred).
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred).
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred).
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred).

Benefits

• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care.
• Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!
• Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.
• On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!