Early Childhood 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}  ($75 USD/hour)

• Conduct individual and small-group coaching for PreK educators, demonstrating instructional approaches and recognizing quantifiable progress
• Create and lead play-centered learning experiences that integrate social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, setting the standard for the team
• Assess and align educator documentation each week for consistency with evaluation criteria and clarity, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain transparency in milestone tracking
• Develop family communications and facilitate team coordination meetings that unify focus and uphold collective standards for campus-wide PreK readiness targets

• Executing prescriptive lesson plans or compliance-focused procedures — you will create responsive, play-driven learning themes informed by live data
• Implementing a predetermined curriculum from external sources — you have ownership of both quarterly and weekly instructional design
• Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogues and calibration meetings are integrated into your weekly rhythm
• Overseeing K-12 learners engaged in digital curriculum — this position is entirely focused on early childhood, face-to-face, classroom-embedded practice

Lead campus-wide PreK readiness results by coaching educators, maintaining program integrity, and fostering engaging, evidence-informed classrooms.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• A minimum of 5 years working in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related area
• Demonstrated experience facilitating learning for groups of children ages 3 to 5
• Documented success in designing and delivering play-based programs or curricula that support developmental milestone achievement, such as Montessori
• At least 1 year coaching or supervising educational staff with measurable performance expectations
• Experience composing written progress reports for families and facilitating team coordination sessions within an educational environment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Commitment to working onsite at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation assistance offered as necessary

• Knowledge of edtech systems, adaptive data dashboards, or digital observation tools utilized in early childhood education
• Background in positive behavior support methods and co-regulation approaches for children ages 3-5