Pre-K Teacher, Alpha - $120,000​/year USD

Exceptional preschool teachers don't require a script. They require a school that respects their professional judgment.

If you're an educator who views play as meaningful work, prioritizes relationships over 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 observable developmental progress. You'll create engaging, play-based learning environments that support children in building confidence, resilience, early literacy, numeracy, and an authentic passion for learning. We seek educators who understand that high-quality preschool is not childcare—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 students need. That transformation starts in Pre-K with outstanding teachers who understand how to make play 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 will be provided.

• Create joyful, sensory-rich learning environments that deliberately support early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social-emotional growth.
• Build a classroom culture where each child feels emotionally secure, fully understood, and enthusiastic about attending school daily.
• Monitor children's development continuously, 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 measurable growth.
• Collaborate closely with families to communicate progress, acknowledge milestones, and reinforce each child's development at home.

• Supervising children without intentional developmental goals guiding each activity.
• Relying on scripted curricula, worksheet-based instruction, or teaching methods that prioritize compliance over curiosity.
• Spending the majority of your time managing behavior instead of fostering children's emotional regulation skills.
• Placing children in front of educational software while you observe passively from a distance.

Establish a Pre-K classroom environment where each child cultivates an enduring love of learning while achieving outstanding progress across the developmental foundations essential for lifelong success.

• Available to work full-time, on-site in Manhattan, New York City (relocation assistance available)
• Hold an associate's degree or higher, or possess any U.S. state teaching license or certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children ages 3-5 in a structured, play-based classroom or group environment
• Demonstrated experience documenting developmental milestones through a structured framework or assessment tool (Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ, High Scope COR, etc.)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Background in a Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Bank Street, or other inquiry-driven early childhood program
• Experience working in an independent school or an academically rigorous preschool setting
• Knowledge of child-development frameworks, observation methodologies, or portfolio-based assessment practices
• Experience modifying play-based activities to align with individual interests, needs, and developmental objectives

Join the team building school around student growth

Roles with real student impact:
Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members.

Education work that pays like it matters:
Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience.

A culture built for builders:
Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It's for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it.

Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited.

This is a full-time, W2 employee position with immediate access to benefits (). All roles are year-long positions. The compensation level for this role is $120,000 USD/year. The payment period is weekly. Consult  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5746-US-New York-PreKTeacher.
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