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

Onsite position in Austin, TX — relocation assistance provided.

About the role

What if intentional play could drive quantifiable progress across every developmental domain? Alpha's PreK model diverges sharply from traditional frameworks. We combine play-based curriculum architecture with live developmental tracking — no scripted lessons, no box-ticking compliance. You will architect adaptive learning experiences across all readiness domains, lead and develop a team of Guides to execute them with both precision and warmth, and monitor milestone attainment for every child in your cohort. This is a working leadership position. Expect to dedicate approximately one-third of your time inside classrooms — demonstrating facilitation techniques, observing instructional moments, and conducting calibration sessions. The balance of your role involves curriculum design, coaching Guides toward concrete and measurable outcomes, and delivering evidence-informed progress updates to families. The results will be tangible: four-year-olds reaching developmental markers ahead of schedule, Guides elevating their performance metrics weekly, and families championing the program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating effective techniques and acknowledging quantifiable progress
• Architect and deliver play-based learning experiences that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, serving as the exemplar for the team
• Audit and calibrate Guide documentation on a weekly basis to ensure rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain visibility into milestone tracking
• Draft family communications and lead team alignment meetings that synchronize efforts and reinforce collective commitments to campus PreK readiness objectives

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Executing fixed lesson plans or compliance-focused procedures — you will create flexible, play-based frameworks informed by live developmental data
• Delivering a static curriculum mandated from leadership — you have ownership over quarterly and weekly instructional planning
• Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded throughout each week
• Overseeing K-12 learners on digital platforms — this position is entirely devoted to early childhood education with in-person, classroom-based engagement

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or advanced certification preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience facilitating learning for groups of children between the ages of 3 and 5
• Documented success designing and executing play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental milestone achievement, such as Montessori methods
• A minimum of 1 year coaching or supervising educator teams with clear performance expectations
• Experience composing written progress reports for families and facilitating team coordination meetings within educational contexts
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Commitment to working onsite at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation assistance available as needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of educational technology platforms, adaptive tracking dashboards, or digital observation systems deployed in early childhood environments
• Proficiency with behavior guidance frameworks and co-regulation methods tailored to 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.

Pay

$150,000 salary, paid weekly ($75 USD/hour).

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Relocation assistance provided