Montessori Lead Teacher

$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 Guides, demonstrating effective techniques and recognizing quantifiable achievements
• Create and lead play-based learning sessions that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, exemplifying excellence for your team
• Evaluate and align Guide documentation on a weekly basis for rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating alignment meetings to maintain milestone tracking visibility
• Develop family communications and conduct team coordination sessions that synchronize priorities and uphold collective standards for campus-wide PreK readiness targets

• Adhering to fixed lesson templates or compliance-focused protocols — you'll create flexible, play-centered themes informed by actual performance data
• Delivering a predetermined curriculum prescribed by others — you control both quarterly and weekly instructional planning
• Operating independently without structured feedback mechanisms — coaching dialogues and calibration meetings are embedded throughout each week
• Overseeing K-12 learners using digital platforms — this position focuses entirely on early childhood, direct, in-classroom engagement

Lead campus-wide PreK readiness results through Guide development, program consistency, and engaging, evidence-informed classrooms.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related discipline; Master's degree or advanced certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or related area
• Demonstrated experience facilitating group activities with young children ages 3 to 5
• Documented success designing and executing play-based learning programs or curricula that promote developmental milestone achievement e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience mentoring or supervising a team of educators with accountability for performance outcomes
• Background preparing written progress communications for families and facilitating team coordination meetings within an educational environment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requirement for visa sponsorship
• Commitment to working in-person at the Alpha Austin campus with relocation assistance provided as necessary

• Knowledge of educational technology platforms, adaptive monitoring dashboards, or digital observation systems utilized in early childhood contexts
• Background with behavior support methods and co-regulation practices for children ages 3-5