Preschool Lead Teacher, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

“The sheer amount of time I get back from not having to make daily lesson plans and grade papers is huge.” — Katie, Lead Guide, Alpha Denver. This full‑time, on‑site Preschool Lead Teacher role is based in Austin, TX, with relocation assistance available.

About the role

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real‑world skills. We believe play is serious work, relationships come before academics, and a four‑year‑old’s day should be designed rather than supervised. As a Lead Guide you will design joyful, sensory‑rich learning experiences that build early literacy, numeracy, self‑regulation, and social development; create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe, deeply known, and excited to come to school; observe development in real time, document progress with structured screening and assessment tools, and use those insights to personalize learning; adjust activities around each child’s interests and developmental needs so every learner makes measurable progress; partner closely with families to share growth, celebrate milestones, and support development beyond the classroom; and use AI tools for documentation, family communication, and classroom planning so more of your day goes to the children.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences that intentionally build early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social development
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe, deeply known, and excited to come to school
• Observe development in real time, document meaningful progress with structured screening and assessment tools, and use those insights to personalize learning
• Adjust activities around each child's interests and developmental needs so every learner makes measurable progress
• Partner closely with families to share growth, celebrate milestones, and support development beyond the classroom
• Use AI tools for documentation, family communication, and classroom planning, so more of your day goes to the children
• Create a Pre‑K classroom where every child builds a lasting love of learning while making exceptional progress across the developmental foundations that shape everything after

What you won’t be doing

• Supervising children without a clear developmental purpose behind every activity
• Following scripted lessons, relying on worksheets, or teaching to compliance instead of curiosity
• Spending your day managing behavior rather than helping children build emotional regulation
• Sitting children in front of academic software while you monitor from the sidelines
• Waiting on a committee or a district timeline to change something that isn't working for your class

Requirements

• Able to work full‑time, on‑site in Austin, TX (relocation assistance is available)
• An associate's degree or higher, or any U.S. state teaching license or certification
• At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 3‑5 in a structured, play‑based classroom or group setting
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Qualifications (nice‑to‑have)

• Experience documenting child observations or developmental milestones with a structured framework or assessment tool, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ, or HighScope COR
• Experience in a Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Bank Street, or other inquiry‑based early childhood program
• Experience in an independent school or an academically ambitious preschool
• A CDA credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Comfort using educational technology and AI tools to enhance learning and reduce administrative load

About Alpha

Alpha is building school around student growth—reimagining the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real‑world skills. We hire 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.

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• Relocation support available
• Immediate access to benefits (W2 employee position)
• Year‑long positions

Pay

$100,000 USD per year, paid weekly.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site, W2 employee position in Austin, TX.