Lead Preschool Teacher, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the role

Alpha is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher for its Austin, TX campus. This hands‑on leadership position blends play‑based curriculum design with real‑time developmental data. You will spend roughly a third of your time in classrooms—modeling facilitation, observing sessions, and running calibration reviews—while the rest of your time is devoted to designing curriculum, coaching Guides with specific, measurable goals, and keeping families informed with evidence‑based updates.

Responsibilities

• 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; lead 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.
• Drive campus‑wide PreK readiness outcomes through guide coaching, program fidelity, and joyful, data‑driven classrooms.
• Own quarterly and weekly learning design, creating adaptive, play‑based themes that respond to real data.
• Maintain continuous feedback loops; coaching conversations and calibration sessions are built into every week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field; Master’s or specialized training preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working directly with children ages 3‑5, 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).
• Minimum 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of 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’s Austin campus; relocation support is provided if needed.

Nice‑to‑have

• 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.

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real‑world skills. The company hires teachers (Guides), operators, admissions experts, curriculum leaders, and remote team members, offering six‑figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. Alpha’s culture is fast‑moving, ambitious, and student‑focused, aimed at improving the education system rather than maintaining the status quo.

Benefits

• Day‑one health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Relocation support.
• Full‑time W‑2 employee status with immediate access to benefits.

Pay

Salary: $150,000 USD per year, paid weekly.

Schedule

Full‑time, year‑long position based on‑site in Austin, TX.