Lead Pre-K Teacher, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 30–60 minute play-based learning sessions that foster joy, emotional security, and quantifiable developmental progress
• Create a movement- and sensory-responsive classroom environment that sustains high engagement and supports four-year-olds learning through varied modalities
• Conduct real-time observation and documentation: Record same-day, objective observations linked to developmental domains, then refresh each child's milestone tracker weekly
• Leverage data to inform teaching: Review weekly documentation to pinpoint each child's next developmental step and design targeted instructional responses
• Develop individualized, interest-driven activity modifications tailored to each child's motivations, integrate one specific developmental objective, and reassess outcomes within two weeks
• Support children through challenging moments using calm co-regulation and emotional guidance instead of reactive behavior management
• Share student progress, daily routines, and emerging issues clearly and proactively with families

Basic Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR CDA/Montessori/Reggio credential
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with 3–5-year-olds in a structured group environment (classroom setting, not exclusively one-on-one care)
• Verified ability to document developmental milestones objectively and reliably on a weekly schedule using a structured framework or rubric
• Strong relationship-building and emotional attunement: Capacity to establish trust rapidly, interpret emotional signals accurately, and apply individualized motivators to drive engagement
• Co-regulation and frustration scaffolding: Support children through emotional escalation using calm modeling and systematic emotional coaching
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Available to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Education work that pays like it matters: Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it.

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.