Lead Pre-K Teacher — Build Joyful, Growth-Focused Classrooms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Lead Pre-K Teacher for an on-site role in Chicago or Manhattan. You will design play-based experiences, foster emotional safety, and track developmental growth while partnering with families to support each child's progression.

Qualifications include an associate's degree or higher and U.S. teaching certification. Relocation assistance is available; on-site work in a fast‑moving, ambitious school environment is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required or any U.S. state teaching license or certification.
• Experience with structured, play-based classrooms for ages 3–5.
• Familiarity with observation and assessment tools (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ, HighScope COR).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early childhood education

Observation of development

Play-based learning

Family engagement

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Teaching license or certification (U.S.)

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Lead Pre-K Teacher for an on-site role in Chicago or Manhattan. You will design play-based experiences, foster emotional safety, and track developmental growth while partnering with families to support each child's progression.

Qualifications include an associate's degree or higher and U.S. teaching certification. Relocation assistance is available; on-site work in a fast‑moving, ambitious school environment is required.