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 

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

Montessori Lead Teacher   $150,000 USD/year

Description

  • Onsite position in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance available
  • $150,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from day one

What if each play interaction could generate concrete developmental progress you can measure?

Alpha's approach to education departs entirely from conventional schooling. Our PreK model integrates play-driven curriculum with live developmental tracking — no prescriptive lesson templates, no checkbox pedagogy. You will build adaptive learning experiences spanning all readiness areas, guide a team of classroom educators to execute them with both precision and enthusiasm, and monitor quantifiable progress for each child in your program.

This role demands active, in-room leadership. Approximately one-third of your hours will be classroom-based — demonstrating facilitation methods, observing instructional moments, and conducting alignment sessions. The remainder focuses on curriculum development, coaching educators toward clear performance targets, and delivering data-informed family communications. Your influence will be tangible: four-year-olds reaching milestones ahead of schedule, educators raising their effectiveness scores consistently, and families championing the program.

Guide the educators. Shape the learning. Apply today.

What you will be doing

  • Conduct individualized and small-group coaching for PreK educators, demonstrating instructional methods and recognizing performance improvements
  • Build and lead play-based instructional sessions integrating SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, serving as the exemplar for team practice
  • Audit and align educator documentation on a weekly basis for rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain milestone visibility
  • Develop family communications and facilitate team coordination meetings that unify focus and sustain shared commitments to campus PreK readiness targets

What you will NOT be doing

  • Executing scripted lessons or process-heavy protocols — you'll create flexible, play-centered themes informed by live performance data
  • Delivering a predetermined curriculum imposed externally — you control quarterly and weekly instructional planning
  • Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded weekly
  • Supervising K-12 learners using software-based curricula — this position centers exclusively on early childhood, physical, in-classroom engagement

Key responsibilities

Advance campus-wide PreK readiness results by coaching educators, maintaining program quality, and fostering joyful, evidence-informed learning environments.

Candidate requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related discipline; Master's degree or specialized credentials preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or related area
  • Direct experience facilitating group activities with children ages 3 to 5
  • Demonstrated capability to create and execute play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental progress, e.g. Montessori
  • At least 1 year of experience coaching or supervising educators with measurable performance expectations
  • Background in composing written family progress communications and facilitating team coordination sessions within educational environments
  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
  • Able to work onsite at Alpha's Austin campus with relocation support offered as needed

Nice to have

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

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