Description
Exceptional preschool teachers don't require scripts. They require a school that values their professional judgment.
If you're an educator who views play as intentional work, understands that relationships precede academics, and sees every moment as a chance for development, Alpha will be the right fit for you.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manhattan, where you will lead a Pre-K classroom focused equally on emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable developmental progress. You'll create rich, play-based learning environments that support children in building confidence, resilience, early literacy, numeracy, and an authentic love of learning. We seek educators who understand that great preschool is not childcare—it's the groundwork for everything that follows.
Alpha is transforming education by enabling students to master academics more efficiently, freeing time to cultivate the life skills that are equally essential. That transformation starts in Pre-K with outstanding teachers who understand how to make play 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 seeking a school that respects early childhood education as a profession—not a temporary role—submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Create joyful, sensory-rich learning environments that deliberately foster early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social growth.
- Build a classroom where each child feels emotionally secure, genuinely understood, and eager to attend school daily.
- Monitor children's development continuously, record meaningful progress, and apply those observations to individualize learning.
- Modify activities based on each child's interests and developmental stage, ensuring every learner achieves measurable growth.
- Collaborate closely 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 objectives guiding each activity.
- Implementing scripted curricula, depending on worksheets, or prioritizing compliance over curiosity.
- Spending your time managing behavior instead of guiding children toward emotional regulation.
- Placing children in front of academic software while you observe passively from a distance.
Key responsibilities
Build a Pre-K classroom where each child cultivates an enduring love of learning while achieving exceptional progress across the developmental foundations that determine lifelong 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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