Lead Pre-K Guide — Impactful, Playful Learning Leader

Alpha School; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is seeking a passionate Lead Pre-K Teacher to design joyful, sensory-rich experiences that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development. You will create a safe, engaging classroom where every child feels seen and excited to learn.

With 2+ years in a structured, play-based setting, you will document milestones using established tools and collaborate with families to support development beyond the classroom. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required; U.S. state teaching license or certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with ages 3-5 in a structured, play-based setting.
• Experience documenting developmental milestones using a structured framework or assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences that build early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social development.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe and excited to come to school.
• Observe development in real time, document progress, and personalize learning.
• Partner closely with families to share growth and support development beyond the classroom.

Skills

Play-based learning

Child development observation

Family engagement

Emotional safety creation

Education

Associate's degree or higher

U.S. teaching license or certification

Montessori/Reading Specialist (Chicago)

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha is seeking a passionate Lead Pre-K Teacher to design joyful, sensory-rich experiences that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development. You will create a safe, engaging classroom where every child feels seen and excited to learn.

With 2+ years in a structured, play-based setting, you will document milestones using established tools and collaborate with families to support development beyond the classroom. Relocation assistance is available.