Montessori Teacher, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

On-site position in New York City, NY$120,000 annual salary, paid weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one.Considering relocation? We provide relocation assistance. Do you believe meaningful learning begins with joy, movement, and trust? Alpha School is transforming education—where children achieve academic mastery quickly and dedicate more time to developing life skills. In Pre-K, this begins with something even more essential: emotional security, curiosity, and the resilience to keep trying. Your role: guide an in-person NYC Pre-K group that develops a love of learning while demonstrating accelerated early-development outcomes—approximately 2x the gains of traditional preschool programs. You'll create purposeful, sensory-rich play experiences that integrate developmental objectives, document progress on a weekly basis, and adapt quickly to each child's needs. NYC offers: Parks ideal for outdoor exploration, diverse communities with engaged families, exceptional public transportation, and proximity to innovative early childhood education networks. Foster joy. Drive growth. Apply today. What You Will Be Doing Plan and lead 30–60 minute play-based learning sessions that cultivate joy, emotional security, and quantifiable developmental progressEstablish a classroom environment rich in movement and sensory opportunities that sustains engagement and supports four-year-olds learning through varied modalitiesConduct real-time observation and documentation: Record same-day, objective observations linked to developmental domains, then refresh each child's milestone tracking weeklyLeverage data to inform teaching: Review weekly documentation to pinpoint each child's next developmental opportunity and plan targeted instructional responsesDevelop individualized, interest-driven activity modifications grounded in each child's motivations, integrate one specific developmental objective, and reassess effectiveness within two weeksSupport children through challenging moments using composed co-regulation and emotional guidance instead of reactive behavioral managementShare student progress, daily routines, and developing concerns with families in a clear, proactive manner What You Won’t Be Doing Approach Pre-K as custodial care instead of purposeful early educationDefault to scripted worksheets or compliance-focused teaching methodsSpend the majority of your day supervising academic apps rather than facilitating live, experiential learningApply reactive behavioral control instead of composed co-regulation and emotional guidance Montessori Teacher Key Responsibilities Ensure NYC Pre-K children develop a love of learning while achieving accelerated early-development gains through purposeful play. Basic Requirements Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR CDA/Montessori/Reggio credentialMinimum 2 years of experience working with 3–5-year-olds in a structured group environment (classroom setting, not exclusively one-on-one care)Documented success leading play-based learning that produces measurable developmental progressProven capacity to record developmental milestones objectively and reliably on a weekly schedule using a structured framework or rubricStrong relationship-building and emotional sensitivity: Capacity to establish trust rapidly, interpret emotional signals precisely, and apply personalized motivators to drive engagementCo-regulation and frustration support: Help children navigate emotional challenges using calm demonstration and systematic emotional coachingAuthorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipAble to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY About Alpha Join the team building school around student growth 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. Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! Working with us This is a full-time, W2 employee position with immediate access to benefits (https://support.crossover.com/article/7581-w2-benefits-u-s-paychex-paid-only). All roles are year-long positions. The compensation level for this role is $120,000 USD/year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5746-US-Napervil-MontessoriTeac