Description
Exceptional preschool educators don't require lesson scripts. They require a school that values their professional judgment.
If you're an educator who views play as meaningful work, prioritizes relationships over rote academics, and sees every moment as a chance for development, Alpha will feel like the right fit.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan, where you'll lead a Pre-K classroom that values emotional safety, curiosity, and tangible developmental progress in equal measure. You'll craft engaging, play-based learning environments that help children develop confidence, resilience, early literacy, numeracy, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning. We seek educators who understand that high-quality preschool is not childcare—it's the groundwork for all future learning.
Alpha is transforming education by accelerating academic mastery, which frees up time to cultivate the life skills that are equally essential. That vision starts in Pre-K with outstanding teachers who understand how to make play intentional and purposeful.
We anticipate hiring from throughout the New York metro area. If you're a talented educator interested in relocating closer to the city, we offer relocation assistance.
If you've been searching for a school that recognizes early childhood education as a career—not a temporary position—we invite you to apply today.
What you will be doing
- Craft joyful, sensory-rich learning environments that purposefully develop early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social skills.
- Build a classroom culture where every child feels emotionally secure, genuinely understood, and enthusiastic about attending school each day.
- Observe children's growth in real time, record meaningful developmental progress, and apply those observations to individualize learning.
- Adapt learning activities based on each child's interests and developmental stage, ensuring every learner achieves measurable growth.
- Collaborate closely with families to communicate progress, honor milestones, and extend each child's development outside the classroom.
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 day managing behavior instead of supporting children's emotional regulation development.
- Placing children in front of academic software while you observe passively from a distance.
Key responsibilities
Establish a Pre-K classroom environment where every child cultivates an enduring love of learning while achieving exceptional growth 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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