Lead Pre-K Teacher - Shape Curious Minds through Play

Crossover; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 4,641,000 - 6,279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site work

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a full-time Lead Pre-K Teacher to lead a play-based Pre-K classroom focused on emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable growth. You will design rich, sensory learning experiences that build literacy, numeracy, and confidence, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, real-time observation, and tailoring activities to each child’s interests. Relocation assistance is available for NYC/Chicago campuses.

Qualifications

• Able to work full-time, on-site at Manhattan, New York, or Chicago, Illinois with relocation assistance available
• An 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

Observation and assessment

Family collaboration

Play-based learning

Emotional safety and relationships

Education

Associate's degree or higher / teaching license

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha is hiring a full-time Lead Pre-K Teacher to lead a play-based Pre-K classroom focused on emotional safety, curiosity, and measurable growth. You will design rich, sensory learning experiences that build literacy, numeracy, and confidence, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, real-time observation, and tailoring activities to each child’s interests. Relocation assistance is available for NYC/Chicago campuses.