Montessori Program Director

$150,000 USD/year ^{Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks}  ($75 USD/hour)

• Facilitate individual and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating instructional methods and recognizing quantifiable progress
• Architect and lead play-based instructional sequences balancing social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, exemplifying excellence for your team
• Assess and align Guide documentation on a weekly basis for standards consistency and clarity, conducting calibration meetings to maintain milestone tracking transparency
• Develop family communications and facilitate team briefings that synchronize objectives and uphold collective standards supporting campus-wide PreK preparedness targets

• Executing prescriptive lesson plans or compliance-focused protocols — you'll create responsive, play-based learning frameworks informed by live developmental data
• Delivering a predetermined curriculum developed externally — you control quarterly and weekly instructional design
• Operating independently without structured feedback mechanisms — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded throughout each week
• Supervising K-12 learners using application-based instruction — this position is entirely focused on early childhood, hands-on classroom engagement

Advance campus-wide PreK preparedness results through Guide development, program quality assurance, and evidence-informed, engaging classroom environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early years education, early childhood development, or related field
• Direct experience facilitating group activities with young children ages 3 to 5
• Demonstrated capability to design and execute play-based educational programs or curricula that promote developmental milestones e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of educators with accountability for performance outcomes
• Experience creating written family progress communications and facilitating team coordination meetings in an educational context
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work onsite at Alpha Austin campus with relocation assistance available as needed

• Knowledge of edtech platforms, adaptive dashboards, or digital observation tools utilized in early childhood environments
• Background with behavior guidance approaches and co-regulation methods for children ages 3-5