Preschool Guide $60,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
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Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an in-person role located in Brownsville, TX. Relocation assistance may be available.
Are you ready to break the mold of traditional teaching in early childhood? Alpha is calling for compassionate educators who excel at guiding the first steps of preschool-aged children. If you have a natural talent for engaging the youngest minds, this role offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Alpha's vision is a radical departure from the old-school educational model and embraces a world where learning is an adventure, not a chore. We're reimagining the most formative years in education, centering around learner-led experiences. What's your part? You're a guide, a mentor supporting each child's unique developmental journey. Your role is to inspire and celebrate each milestone as preschoolers embark on their lifelong love of learning.
In this role, you will conduct interactive sessions that are a seamless mix of fun and learning to foster motor and sensory skills. You will help preschoolers develop interpersonal skills through activities that encourage interaction, emotional recognition, and expression. Your focus will be on recognizing and addressing each child's unique developmental needs, ensuring they confidently reach their individual milestones at a pace that suits them.
Why choose Alpha?
- Competitive pay - we believe you shouldn't take a pay cut to work in education.
- Generous benefits and time off - we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
- Growth and learning culture - we model the growth & learning we expect our students to embrace, so you'll receive coaching, training, and opportunities for leadership.
- Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in early childhood education, join us at Alpha and be part of a movement that shapes the future of learning!
What you will be doing
- Lead engaging activities like art projects and simple science experiments that nurture motor and sensory skills
- Facilitate collaborative games that encourage social interaction, emotional recognition, and expression
- Observe and assess each child’s progress, offering personalized guidance based on their unique learning styles and paces
What you will NOT be doing
- Ditch the standard curriculum and top-down beauracracy - Alpha is all about innovative, flexible teaching that evolves with the latest trends, empowering you as an early childhood expert to implement best practices based on research
- Forget about worksheets and cookie-cutter crafts - we encourage an active, hands-on environment where kids learn by doing and playing
- Break free from teaching just the ABCs - you're shaping well-rounded individuals, preparing them for the real world through emotional, social, physical, and academic learning
Key responsibilities
Help preschoolers develop a love of learning in early childhood and achieve age-appropriate milestones as measured by real-world challenges
Candidate requirements
- Located in or willing to relocate to Brownsville, TX
- At least 1 year of professional experience working with Preschool children (0-5 yrs old) in a preschool, daycare, early learning center, or similar early childhood education setting
- The legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
Nice to have
- An Associate’s degree with a focus on Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Reading Education, Child Development, or a related area
- Experience in a Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or play-based preschool environment
You will be working for
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Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.
STEP 1
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 2
Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 3
Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 4
Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 5
Accept Job Offer.
STEP 6
Celebrate!
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