Description
Exceptional preschool educators don't require step-by-step instructions. They require a school that values their professional judgment.
If you're an educator who views play as essential work, prioritizes relationships over academics, and sees each moment as a chance for development, Alpha will be a natural fit.
This full-time, on-site position in Manhattan involves leading a Pre-K classroom where emotional security, curiosity, and observable developmental progress hold equal weight. You'll create engaging, play-based learning environments that foster confidence, resilience, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and an authentic passion for learning. We seek educators who understand that quality preschool education isn't supervision—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 critical. This vision starts in Pre-K with outstanding teachers who understand how to make play intentional and meaningful.
We anticipate hiring candidates from throughout the New York metro area. If you're a talented educator interested in relocating closer to the city, relocation support is available.
If you've been searching for a school that honors early childhood education as a career—not a temporary role—we encourage you to apply.
What you will be doing
- Create engaging, sensory-driven learning experiences that deliberately foster early literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, and social skills.
- Build a classroom environment where each child feels emotionally secure, fully understood, and eager to attend school daily.
- Monitor children's development as it unfolds, record significant progress, and apply those observations to tailor instruction.
- Modify activities based on individual children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring every learner achieves observable growth.
- Collaborate regularly with families to communicate progress, recognize achievements, and extend each child's learning beyond school hours.
What you will NOT be doing
- Overseeing children without intentional developmental objectives guiding each activity.
- Adhering to pre-written lesson plans, depending on worksheets, or prioritizing obedience over exploration.
- Dedicating your time to controlling behavior instead of teaching children self-regulation strategies.
- Placing children in front of educational technology while you observe passively.
Key responsibilities
Establish a Pre-K classroom environment where each child cultivates an enduring enthusiasm for learning while achieving outstanding progress across the developmental foundations essential for long-term success.
Candidate requirements
- Available to work full-time, on-site in Manhattan, New York City (relocation support is provided)
- Hold an associate's degree or higher, or possess any U.S. state teaching license or certification
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children ages 3-5 in a structured, play-based classroom or group environment
- Experience recording developmental milestones through a structured framework or assessment tool (Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ, HighScope COR, etc.)
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship requirements
Nice to have
- Background in a Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Bank Street, or similar inquiry-driven early childhood program
- Experience working in an independent school or academically rigorous preschool setting
- Knowledge of child-development frameworks, observation methods, or portfolio-based assessment practices
- Experience modifying play-based activities to align with individual interests, needs, and developmental objectives
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