Montessori Instructional Coach
$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 

Austin, TX, US
In-person
Hours: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, M-F
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Montessori Instructional Coach   $150,000 USD/year

Description

  • Onsite position in Austin, TX—relocation assistance available
  • $150,000 annual salary, disbursed weekly
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one

What if each play interaction could drive quantifiable gains in early development?

Alpha's approach to education diverges sharply from conventional schooling. Our PreK model integrates play-driven curriculum with live developmental tracking — without prescriptive lesson plans or bureaucratic checklists. You will architect adaptive learning experiences spanning all readiness areas, guide a team of educators in executing them with both rigor and enthusiasm, and monitor concrete milestone achievement for every child enrolled.

This position demands active, visible leadership. Approximately one-third of your schedule will be classroom-based — demonstrating facilitation methods, conducting observations, and leading calibration discussions. The remainder involves curriculum architecture, targeted coaching of Guides with clear performance metrics, and delivering evidence-grounded updates to families. Your influence will be tangible: four-year-olds reaching developmental markers ahead of schedule, Guides elevating quality metrics consistently, and parents emerging as champions of the program.

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What you will be doing

  • Conduct individual and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating effective techniques and acknowledging measurable progress
  • Create and lead play-based learning experiences that integrate social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, serving as exemplars for the teaching team
  • Assess and align Guide documentation on a weekly basis to ensure rubric consistency and clear action steps, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain transparency on milestone tracking
  • Develop family communication materials and conduct team coordination meetings that synchronize efforts and uphold collective standards for PreK developmental outcomes

What you will NOT be doing

  • Adhering to inflexible lesson templates or procedural mandates — you will craft responsive, play-centered themes informed by live developmental data
  • Executing a predetermined curriculum imposed externally — you will direct both quarterly and weekly instructional planning
  • Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogues and alignment reviews are embedded in your weekly routine
  • Overseeing K-12 learners engaged with digital platforms — this position centers entirely on early childhood work, in-person and hands-on

Key responsibilities

Advance PreK developmental readiness across the campus by coaching educators, upholding program standards, and cultivating classrooms that are both joyful and data-informed.

Candidate requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or specialized credentials preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related area
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating groups of young children between the ages of 3 and 5
  • Documented success in designing and executing play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental milestone achievement, such as Montessori approaches
  • At least 1 year of experience coaching or supervising educators with clear performance expectations
  • Background in composing written progress communications for families and facilitating team coordination meetings within educational environments
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
  • Commitment to working onsite at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation assistance provided as necessary

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of edtech systems, adaptive reporting interfaces, or digital observation tools applied in early childhood contexts
  • Practical experience with behavior support methods and co-regulation approaches for children ages 3-5

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