Early Childhood Instructional Coach, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the Role

Alpha is hiring an Early Childhood Instructional Coach for its PreK program, which blends play-based curriculum design with real-time developmental data. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will design adaptive learning themes, coach a team of Guides, and track measurable milestone progress for every child. You will spend roughly one-third of your time in classrooms modeling facilitation, observing sessions, and running calibration reviews. The remainder involves designing curriculum, coaching Guides with specific measurable goals, and keeping families informed with evidence-based updates.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead 1:1 and small-group coaching sessions for PreK Guides, modeling techniques and celebrating measurable wins
• Design and facilitate play-based learning blocks that balance SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor skills, modeling best-in-class practice for the team
• Review and calibrate Guide documentation weekly for rubric alignment and actionability, leading calibration sessions to keep milestone progress visible
• Prepare family updates and run team huddles that align priorities and reinforce shared expectations toward campus-wide PreK readiness goals

What You Won't Be Doing

• Following rigid lesson scripts or compliance-driven routines — you'll design adaptive, play-based themes that respond to real data
• Teaching to a fixed curriculum handed down from above — you own the quarterly and weekly learning design
• Working in isolation without feedback loops — coaching conversations and calibration sessions are built into every week
• Managing K-12 students on app-based learning — this role is fully dedicated to early childhood, hands-on, in-the-room work

Key Responsibilities

Drive campus-wide PreK readiness outcomes through guide coaching, program fidelity, and joyful, data-driven classrooms.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's or specialized training preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience working directly with children ages 3 to 5, including as a lead or primary teacher in a classroom or structured program
• Proven ability to design and implement play-based educational programs or curricula that advance developmental milestones (e.g., Montessori)
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of early childhood educators with performance accountability
• Experience preparing written family progress updates and leading team alignment meetings in an educational setting
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work in-person at Alpha Austin campus with relocation support provided if needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Familiarity with edtech platforms, adaptive dashboards, or digital observation tools used in early childhood settings
• Experience with behavior guidance strategies and co-regulation techniques for children ages 3-5

Pay and Schedule

• Onsite in Austin, TX (relocation support included)
• $150,000 salary, paid weekly
• Day-one health, dental, and vision benefits
• Full-time, W2 employee position