Description
Outstanding preschool educators don't require step-by-step instructions. They require a school that values their professional judgment.
If you're an educator who sees play as meaningful work, prioritizes relationships over academics, and views every moment as a chance for development, Alpha is where you belong.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan, where you'll guide a Pre-K classroom in which emotional security, curiosity, and observable developmental progress hold equal weight. You'll craft engaging, play-based learning environments that foster confidence, resilience, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning. We seek educators who understand that quality preschool isn't supervision—it's the groundwork for all future learning.
Alpha is transforming education by accelerating academic mastery, freeing up time to cultivate the essential life skills that matter equally. This mission starts in Pre-K with exceptional teachers who understand how to make play intentional and purposeful.
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 assistance is available.
If you've been seeking a school that honors early childhood education as a career—not a temporary position—submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Develop joyful, sensory-rich learning environments that deliberately support early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social growth.
- Build a classroom where each child feels emotionally secure, truly understood, and eager to attend school daily.
- Monitor children's development continuously, record significant progress, and apply these observations to tailor learning experiences.
- Modify activities based on individual interests and developmental stages, ensuring every learner achieves measurable advancement.
- Collaborate closely with families to communicate growth, recognize 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.
- Adhering to prescribed lesson plans, depending on worksheets, or prioritizing compliance over curiosity.
- Devoting your time to behavior management instead of supporting children in developing emotional self-regulation.
- Placing children in front of educational software while you observe passively.
Key responsibilities
Establish a Pre-K classroom where each child cultivates an enduring passion for learning while achieving 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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