Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the role

What if intentional play could drive quantifiable progress in early development? Alpha's approach to education diverges sharply from conventional models. Our PreK program integrates play-centered curriculum architecture with live developmental tracking — no prescriptive lesson plans, no procedural checklists. You will architect adaptive learning experiences spanning all readiness areas, mentor a team of Guides in executing them with both precision and enthusiasm, and monitor measurable developmental gains for each child in your cohort.

This is an engaged leadership position. Approximately one-third of your time will be spent in classrooms — demonstrating facilitation methods, observing practice, and conducting calibration discussions. The remainder involves curriculum design, coaching Guides toward concrete, measurable outcomes, and maintaining transparent, evidence-backed communication with families. The results of your work will be visible: four-year-olds reaching developmental markers ahead of schedule, Guides advancing their performance metrics weekly, and families becoming champions of the program.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitate 1:1 and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating techniques and acknowledging measurable progress
• Architect and lead play-centered learning sessions that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, demonstrating exemplary practice for the team
• Evaluate and calibrate Guide documentation on a weekly basis for alignment with rubrics and clarity, conducting calibration meetings to ensure milestone visibility
• Create family communications and facilitate team huddles that synchronize priorities and reinforce collective commitment to campus-wide PreK readiness objectives

What You Won't Be Doing

• Adhering to prescriptive lesson plans or compliance-focused protocols — you'll build adaptive, play-centered experiences informed by live data
• Delivering a static curriculum dictated by higher administration — you control the quarterly and weekly instructional architecture
• Operating without structured feedback channels — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded into your weekly rhythm
• Supervising K-12 learners engaged with app-based platforms — this position centers entirely on early childhood, in-person, classroom-embedded practice

Key Responsibilities

Lead campus-wide PreK readiness results through Guide mentorship, program integrity, and engaging, evidence-informed classroom environments.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or specialized credentials preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a related domain
• Demonstrated experience facilitating groups of young children between the ages of 3 and 5
• Documented success in designing and executing play-based educational frameworks or curricula that promote developmental progress, such as Montessori approaches
• A minimum of 1 year coaching or supervising a team of educators with clear performance expectations
• Track record of producing written family communications detailing child progress and facilitating team coordination meetings within an educational context
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Commitment to working on-site at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation assistance offered as needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of edtech systems, adaptive assessment dashboards, or digital observation instruments applied in early childhood environments
• Background in behavior management approaches and co-regulation methods for children ages 3-5

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!

Pay & Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position
• $75 USD/hour, equating to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year
• Paid on a weekly basis
• Position is immediately available
• Onsite position in Austin, TX — relocation assistance available
• Requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one