Montessori Program Director, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the role

You will architect dynamic learning experiences spanning all readiness domains, mentor a team of Guides to execute them with both accuracy and enthusiasm, and monitor quantifiable milestone achievement for each child in your program. This position requires active classroom presence. Approximately one-third of your time will be classroom-based — demonstrating facilitation methods, observing instruction, and conducting alignment sessions. The remaining hours focus on curriculum architecture, targeted Guide coaching with concrete performance metrics, and delivering data-informed family communication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating instructional methods and recognizing quantifiable progress
• Architect and lead play-based instructional sequences balancing social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, exemplifying excellence for your team
• Assess and align Guide documentation on a weekly basis for standards consistency and clarity, conducting calibration meetings to maintain milestone tracking transparency
• Develop family communications and facilitate team briefings that synchronize objectives and uphold collective standards supporting campus-wide PreK preparedness targets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early years education, early childhood development, or related field
• Direct experience facilitating group activities with young children ages 3 to 5
• Demonstrated capability to design and execute play-based educational programs or curricula that promote developmental milestones e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of educators with accountability for performance outcomes
• Experience creating written family progress communications and facilitating team coordination meetings in an educational context
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work onsite at Alpha Austin campus with relocation assistance available as needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of edtech platforms, adaptive dashboards, or digital observation tools utilized in early childhood environments
• Background with behavior guidance approaches and co-regulation methods for children ages 3-5

Benefits

• $150,000 annual salary, distributed weekly
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Relocation assistance provided