UPK Teaching Assistant - Arlington

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). 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.

STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

PAY: $16-$18 per hour

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.

Requirements

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 PERKS:

On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?

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 everyone needs a break sometimes.

Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!

Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!

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