Description
Exceptional preschool educators don't require a curriculum script. They require a school that values their professional judgment.
If you're an educator who views play as essential learning, prioritizes relationships over worksheets, and treats every moment as a teaching opportunity, Alpha will be a strong fit.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan, where you will lead a Pre-K classroom focused equally on emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable developmental outcomes. You'll create rich, play-based learning environments that foster confidence, resilience, early literacy, numeracy, and authentic enthusiasm for learning. We seek educators who understand that high-quality preschool is not childcare—it's the critical foundation for all future learning.
Alpha is transforming education by accelerating academic mastery, freeing time for the life skills that are equally essential. That transformation starts in Pre-K with outstanding teachers who understand how to make play purposeful.
We are prepared to hire candidates from throughout the New York metro area. If you're a top-tier educator interested in relocating closer to the city, relocation assistance will be provided.
If you've been seeking a school that recognizes early childhood education as a serious profession—not a temporary role—submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Create joyful, sensory-rich learning activities that deliberately develop early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social competencies.
- Build a classroom environment where each child feels emotionally secure, genuinely understood, and enthusiastic about attending school daily.
- Monitor children's development continuously, record significant progress, and apply those observations to tailor learning experiences.
- Modify activities based on individual interests and developmental stages, ensuring every child achieves measurable growth.
- Collaborate closely with families to communicate development, acknowledge milestones, and extend each child's learning beyond school hours.
What you will NOT be doing
- Overseeing children without intentional developmental goals guiding each activity.
- Implementing scripted curricula, depending on worksheets, or prioritizing compliance over curiosity.
- Spending most of your time managing challenging behavior instead of teaching children emotional regulation skills.
- Placing children in front of digital learning programs while you observe from a distance.
Key responsibilities
Build a Pre-K classroom where each child cultivates an enduring passion for learning while making outstanding progress across the developmental foundations that influence lifelong achievement.
Candidate requirements
- Able to work full-time, on-site in Manhattan, New York City (relocation assistance is available)
- An associate's degree or higher, or any U.S. state teaching license or certification
- At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 3-5 in a structured, play-based classroom or group setting
- Experience documenting developmental milestones using a structured framework or assessment tool (Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ, HighScope COR, etc.)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Nice to have
- Experience in a Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Bank Street, or other inquiry-based early childhood program
- Experience in an independent school or an academically ambitious preschool
- Familiarity with child-development frameworks, observation tools, or portfolio-based assessment
- Experience adapting play-based activities to individual interests, needs, and developmental goals
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