PreK Instructional Coach, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the Role

Alpha’s PreK program blends play‑based curriculum design with real‑time developmental data—no rigid lesson scripts, no compliance checklists. As a PreK Instructional Coach you will design adaptive learning themes across every readiness domain, coach a team of Guides to deliver them with precision and joy, and track measurable milestone progress for every child in the cohort. 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 dedicated to curriculum design, coaching Guides with specific, measurable goals, and keeping families informed with evidence‑based updates.

Responsibilities

• Coach PreK Guides through 1:1 and small‑group sessions, 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.

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 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 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.

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, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Alpha offers six‑figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. The 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.
• Immediate access to full benefits package as a W2 employee.

Pay

$150,000 USD per year, paid weekly.

Schedule

Full‑time, year‑long position with immediate access to benefits.