Prekindergarten Teacher Assistant

We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our teams as Teacher Assistants for our Pre-K Classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.

STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

LOCATION: Grafflin Elementary School in Chappaqua, NY

PAY: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

HOURS: 3 hours a day scheduled between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applicants should possess motivation and creativity, demonstrate a positive demonstration of strong interpersonal communication skills, be active in working within a team, and consistently demonstrate punctuality and attendance.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting and carrying children.
• Close contact with children.
• Direct supervision of children.
• Assisting children with toileting and hand washing.
• Must have stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance in participating in children’s activities.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.
• Telehealth Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On-Demand Pay
• Career Development
• Growth Opportunities

WHO WE ARE: 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). Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure that every child has the foundation they need for a bright future. Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

Check out what it's like to work with us at

https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com