Description
Exceptional preschool teachers don't require scripted curricula. 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 each moment as a chance for development, Alpha is where you belong.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan, where you will lead a Pre-K classroom focused equally on emotional security, curiosity, and tangible developmental progress. You'll craft engaging, play-based learning environments that support children in building confidence, resilience, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning. We seek educators who understand that high-quality preschool isn't simply supervision—it's the groundwork for all future success.
Alpha is transforming education by accelerating academic mastery, freeing up time for students to cultivate the essential life skills that matter equally. This vision starts in Pre-K with skilled teachers who understand how to convert play into intentional learning.
We plan to hire from throughout the New York metro area. If you're a distinguished educator interested in relocating closer to the city, relocation assistance is available.
If you've been seeking a school that honors early childhood education as a true profession—not merely a career waypoint—submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Create engaging, 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, individually understood, and eager to attend school each day.
- Monitor children's development continuously, record meaningful progress, and apply these observations to tailor learning experiences.
- Modify activities based on individual children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring every learner achieves measurable growth.
- Collaborate regularly with families to communicate progress, acknowledge milestones, and extend each child's development outside the classroom.
What you will NOT be doing
- Overseeing children without intentional developmental goals informing each activity.
- Implementing pre-written lesson plans, depending on worksheets, or prioritizing compliance over curiosity.
- Dedicating your time to behavior management instead of fostering children's emotional self-regulation.
- Placing children in front of educational technology while you observe passively from a distance.
Key responsibilities
Build a Pre-K classroom environment where every child cultivates an enduring enthusiasm for learning while achieving outstanding progress across the developmental foundations that influence long-term success.
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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