Pre-K Teacher Assistant (UPK)

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Pre-K Teacher Assistant who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to help four-year-olds build the skills and confidence they need for future school success.

Our Pre-K program provides young children with a strong foundation through:

• Play-based, child-centered learning experiences
• Early literacy and numeracy development
• Social-emotional growth and positive peer interactions
• Support for diverse learning styles and individual needs
• A structured, nurturing environment that prepares children for Kindergarten

• You’ll see the real impact of your work every day as children grow and gain confidence
• You’ll be part of a supportive classroom team where collaboration matters
• You’ll work in a structured but creative environment that balances learning and play
• You’ll build meaningful relationships with children during key developmental years
• You’ll gain hands-on experience in early childhood education with opportunities to grow
• You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization focused on making childcare accessible and high-quality

• →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
• Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
• 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

This role is active and hands-on. You should be able to:

• 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