Lead Pre-K Guide: Transformative, Play-Based Learning Leader

Crossover; Spotswood (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits (W2)

Job summary

Alpha in New York City, Chicago, and beyond is hiring a full-time Lead Pre‑K Teacher for on-site work. You will design rich, play-based experiences that build emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable developmental growth, helping children gain confidence, literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The role requires an associate’s degree or higher or a U.S.

teaching license, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Structured play-based learning

Observation & documentation

Education

Associate's degree or higher

U.S. teaching license/certification

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha in New York City, Chicago, and beyond is hiring a full-time Lead Pre‑K Teacher for on-site work. You will design rich, play-based experiences that build emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable developmental growth, helping children gain confidence, literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The role requires an associate’s degree or higher or a U.S.

teaching license, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.