Lead Preschool Guide: Play-Based Growth on Site (Relocation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the preschool day by focusing on faster learning, strong mentorship, and more time for real‑world skills. We hire guides for full‑time, on‑site positions in Manhattan, New York City, and Chicago, IL, with relocation support.

You will design rich, play‑based experiences that foster literacy, numeracy, emotional safety, and lasting love of learning. The role emphasizes strong family partnerships, documentation of progress, and responsive teaching to meet each child’s developmental

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher or teaching license/certification required.
• Experience documenting developmental milestones using a structured framework or assessment tool.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory‑rich learning experiences building early literacy and numeracy.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe and excited to attend.
• Observe development in real time, document progress, and personalize learning.
• Adjust activities to each child’s interests and developmental needs.
• Partner with families to share growth and celebrate milestones.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

U.S. state teaching license or certification

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha reimagines the preschool day by focusing on faster learning, strong mentorship, and more time for real‑world skills. We hire guides for full‑time, on‑site positions in Manhattan, New York City, and Chicago, IL, with relocation support.

You will design rich, play‑based experiences that foster literacy, numeracy, emotional safety, and lasting love of learning. The role emphasizes strong family partnerships, documentation of progress, and responsive teaching to meet each child’s developmental