Lead Pre-K Guide – Transformative, Play‑Based Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits (W2)

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the early childhood day with play-based, relationship-focused learning in on-site Pre-K classrooms across major cities. This full-time role centers on emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable developmental growth for 3–5 year-olds, guiding them through rich, sensory experiences and thoughtful assessment.

relocation assistance is available for candidates near Manhattan or Chicago. We seek educators who view preschool as the foundation for lifelong learning, capable of turning

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher, or any U.S. state teaching license or certification.
• At least 2 years of experience 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.
• Experience in Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Bank Street, or other inquiry-based early childhood program (nice to have).
• Experience in an independent school or academically ambitious preschool (nice to have).
• Familiarity with child-development frameworks, observation tools, or portfolio-based assessment (nice to have).
• Experience adapting play-based activities to individual interests, needs, and developmental goals (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences that intentionally build early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social development.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe, deeply known, and excited to come to school every day.
• Observe children's development in real time, document meaningful progress, and use those insights to personalize learning.
• Adjust activities around each child's interests and developmental needs, helping every learner make measurable progress.
• Partner closely with families to share growth, celebrate milestones, and support each child's development beyond the classroom.

Skills

Early childhood development

Observation & assessment

Family partnerships

Play-based learning

Education

Associate degree or higher/Teaching license

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha reimagines the early childhood day with play-based, relationship-focused learning in on-site Pre-K classrooms across major cities. This full-time role centers on emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable developmental growth for 3–5 year-olds, guiding them through rich, sensory experiences and thoughtful assessment.

relocation assistance is available for candidates near Manhattan or Chicago. We seek educators who view preschool as the foundation for lifelong learning, capable of turning