Senior Early Childhood Educator $100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
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Description
ELITE CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS ONLY: Shape the Future of Learning in Austin, TX
Transform early education through play-based discovery and cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Early Childhood Educator at Alpha, you'll guide curious 4-year-olds beyond traditional learning boundaries, fostering joy and development through innovative methods that build lifelong learning foundations.
At Alpha, we're revolutionizing education with our 2-Hour Learning program that seamlessly blends AI-driven adaptive technology with essential human connection. While students engage with state-of-the-art software, your expertise will provide the critical hands-on guidance in reading and writing that young minds need, all backed by scientific educational methodologies that develop children academically, socially, and emotionally.
This full-time, in-person position at our Austin campus offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled professional growth in a tech-forward environment. Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates ready to transform education—and their careers.
What you will be doing
- Design and lead dynamic, play-based learning experiences that develop fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration through strategic art projects, immersive storytelling, and foundational science experiments.
- Orchestrate social-emotional growth through structured collaborative activities and personalized guidance, equipping children with essential skills in empathy, resource-sharing, and self-regulation.
- Implement real-time assessment protocols to track individual progress, adapting learning approaches instantaneously to maintain optimal engagement and development trajectories.
- Leverage cutting-edge educational technology to create personalized learning pathways that address each child's unique cognitive profile and learning preferences.
- Establish and maintain a psychologically safe learning environment where children develop confidence, intellectual curiosity, and the growth mindset necessary for lifelong achievement.
What you will NOT be doing
- Managing classroom logistics without meaningful student interaction—your primary focus will be direct, purposeful engagement that drives developmental outcomes.
- Implementing passive learning methodologies or standardized worksheets—Alpha's approach demands dynamic, movement-based learning experiences that activate multiple cognitive pathways.
- Prioritizing academic metrics at the expense of social-emotional development—our holistic approach recognizes that emotional intelligence forms the foundation for all future learning success.
Key responsibilities
- Drive measurable developmental progress across motor, social, and emotional domains through expertly designed play-based activities that transform early childhood potential into achievement.
- Cultivate an environment of psychological safety and intellectual stimulation where self-expression and curiosity thrive, enabling each student to confidently reach developmental milestones.
- Establish meaningful connections with each learner through personalized feedback systems that build self-efficacy and growth orientation.
- Deliver consistent developmental advancement for every child through systematic observation and milestone assessment protocols.
Candidate requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR recognized certifications in established early childhood methodologies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, CDA).
- Demonstrated ability to design and maintain high-engagement learning environments that foster both joy and measurable developmental progress.
- Advanced proficiency with educational technology platforms and enthusiasm for integrating digital tools into developmental learning frameworks.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Commitment to in-person instruction at our Austin, TX campus.
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