Lead Preschool 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 methods and recognizing quantifiable progress
• Create and lead play-centered learning experiences integrating SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, setting the standard for classroom excellence
• Audit and refine Guide observation records weekly to ensure rubric consistency and clear action steps, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain milestone tracking visibility
• Deliver family communications and coordinate team meetings that synchronize objectives and reinforce collective commitment to campus PreK readiness targets

• Executing scripted lesson plans or compliance-focused protocols — you'll craft flexible, play-based learning experiences informed by live developmental data
• Implementing a pre-determined curriculum from external sources — you control quarterly and weekly instructional design
• Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogue and alignment meetings are embedded in your weekly routine
• Overseeing K-12 learners using digital platforms — this position focuses exclusively on early childhood education with direct, classroom-based engagement

Lead campus-wide PreK readiness achievement by coaching Guides, ensuring program integrity, and maintaining engaging, evidence-informed classroom environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related discipline; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a related area
• Direct experience facilitating group activities with children ages 3 to 5
• Demonstrated success designing and executing play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental milestone progression, e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or supervising educator teams with measurable performance standards
• Experience composing written family progress communications and facilitating team coordination meetings within educational environments
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Availability to work on-site at Alpha Austin campus with relocation assistance available as needed

• Knowledge of educational technology platforms, adaptive monitoring systems, or digital documentation tools for early childhood contexts
• Background in behavior guidance methods and co-regulation approaches for children ages 3-5