Lead Pre-K Guide: Safe, Playful Learning & Growth

Crossover; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring for a full-time Pre-K Lead Teacher to create a rich, play-based classroom where emotional safety and measurable growth are foundational. You will design experiences that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development, while partnering with families to support each child’s progress.

Join a school reimagining early childhood education with a strong emphasis on teacher expertise and student growth across Manhattan, NYC, and Chicago, IL, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 3-5 in structured, play-based settings.
• Ability to observe, document progress, and tailor instruction.
• Strong collaboration with families to support development.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich Pre-K experiences that build literacy, numeracy, and self-regulation.
• Create a safe, curious classroom where children feel known and excited to learn.
• Observe and document development in real time; personalize learning.
• Partner with families to share growth and celebrate milestones.
• Lead a full-time, on-site Pre-K classroom with emphasis on emotional safety and growth.

Skills

Play-based learning

Observation & documentation

Family engagement

Education

Associate's degree or higher/teaching license

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha is hiring for a full-time Pre-K Lead Teacher to create a rich, play-based classroom where emotional safety and measurable growth are foundational. You will design experiences that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development, while partnering with families to support each child’s progress.

Join a school reimagining early childhood education with a strong emphasis on teacher expertise and student growth across Manhattan, NYC, and Chicago, IL, with relocation assistance available.