UPK Teaching Assistant

Part-time - Entry Level

NY

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 currently looking for Teacher Assistants for our 2025-26 Pre-K classrooms in the Arlington Central School District.

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.
• Be a flexible team player and 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.
• 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.
• 1 year of childcare experience preferred.
• 1 year of classroom management experience preferred.
• 1 year of teaching experience preferred.

Benefits

• On-Demand Pay: Access your money when you need it.
• Telehealth Benefits: Access to virtual care.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for vision health.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage for dental health.
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Additional coverage options.
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Retirement savings plan.
• Paid Sick Time Off: Time off for health needs.
• Career Development: Opportunities to enhance skills.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for career advancement.