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

About the role

Based onsite in Austin, TX. Support for relocation included
Average annual salary of $150,000, paid out weekly
Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one

Responsibilities

• Cook individual and small-group coaching with PreK Guides, demonstrating techniques and recognizing concrete improvements
• Create and lead play-based learning sessions integrating SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, setting the standard for team execution
• Assess and calibrate Guide observations on a weekly basis to ensure rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain milestone visibility
• Compose family communications and facilitate team huddles that synchronize efforts and uphold collective standards for campus-wide PreK outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related area
• Demonstrated success designing and executing play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental milestone attainment, such as Montessori
• A minimum of 1 year coaching or supervising a team of educators with clear performance expectations
• Track record of producing written progress reports for families and facilitating team coordination meetings within an educational environment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requirement for visa sponsorship
• Commitment to working in-person at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation assistance available as needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of edtech systems, adaptive monitoring dashboards, or digital assessment tools applied in early childhood contexts
• Background in behavior guidance approaches and co-regulation methods for children aged 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.

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.

Contact Us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position.
The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record.
The compensation level for this role is $75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.
The payment period is weekly.