Description
Exceptional preschool teachers don't rely on scripts. They thrive in schools that value their professional judgment.
If you believe that play is purposeful work, that relationships precede academics, and that every moment is a teaching opportunity, Alpha is where you belong.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan, where you'll lead a Pre-K classroom focused equally on emotional security, curiosity, and observable developmental progress. You'll create meaningful, play-based learning experiences that foster confidence, resilience, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning. We seek educators who understand that quality preschool education is not babysitting—it's the groundwork for all future success.
Alpha is transforming education by accelerating academic mastery, freeing up time to cultivate the life skills that are just as critical. That transformation starts in Pre-K with outstanding teachers who know how to make play intentional and developmental.
We anticipate hiring candidates from throughout the New York metro area. If you're a highly skilled educator interested in relocating closer to the city, relocation support is available.
If you've been looking for a school that honors early childhood education as a true profession—not merely a career stepping stone—we encourage you to apply today.
What you will be doing
- Plan engaging, sensory-rich learning activities that deliberately support early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social-emotional growth.
- Build a classroom environment where each child feels emotionally secure, genuinely understood, and eager to attend school daily.
- Monitor children's development continuously, record significant progress, and apply those observations to tailor learning experiences.
- Modify activities based on individual children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring every learner achieves visible growth.
- Collaborate regularly with families to communicate progress, acknowledge achievements, and extend each child's development at home.
What you will NOT be doing
- Overseeing children without intentional developmental goals guiding every activity.
- Relying on scripted curricula, using worksheets, or prioritizing compliance over curiosity-driven learning.
- Spending most of your time managing behaviors instead of helping children learn emotional self-regulation.
- Placing children in front of educational technology while you observe passively from a distance.
Key responsibilities
Build a Pre-K classroom where every child cultivates an enduring love of learning while achieving outstanding progress across the developmental foundations that determine 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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