Pre-K Guide: Lead Play-Based Learning & Growth

Crossover; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alpha is hiring full-time, on-site Pre‑Kindergarten Guides in Manhattan, New York, or Chicago, Illinois. You design engaging, play‑based experiences that foster literacy, numeracy, and social development while maintaining emotional safety. Strong documentation and family collaboration are essential.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher or a valid U.S. teaching license, plus at least 2 years of play‑based preschool experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or valid U.S. teaching license.
• Experience in a structured, play-based preschool setting.
• Ability to document developmental progress using a framework.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences building early literacy and numeracy.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe and excited to learn.
• Observe development in real time and personalize learning using insights.
• Adapt activities to each child's interests and needs for measurable growth.
• Partner with families to share progress and support development beyond the classroom.

Skills

Play-based learning

Emotional safety

Observation & documentation

Family partnership

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Teaching license/certification

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Alpha is hiring full-time, on-site Pre‑Kindergarten Guides in Manhattan, New York, or Chicago, Illinois. You design engaging, play‑based experiences that foster literacy, numeracy, and social development while maintaining emotional safety. Strong documentation and family collaboration are essential.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher or a valid U.S. teaching license, plus at least 2 years of play‑based preschool experience.