Lead Preschool Teacher

• Onsite position in Austin, TX — relocation assistance provided
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

What if intentional play could drive quantifiable progress across every developmental domain?

Alpha's PreK model diverges sharply from traditional frameworks. We combine play-based curriculum architecture with live developmental tracking — no scripted lessons, no box-ticking compliance. You will architect adaptive learning experiences across all readiness domains, lead and develop a team of Guides to execute them with both precision and warmth, and monitor milestone attainment for every child in your cohort.

This is a working leadership position. Expect to dedicate approximately one-third of your time inside classrooms — demonstrating facilitation techniques, observing instructional moments, and conducting calibration sessions. The balance of your role involves curriculum design, coaching Guides toward concrete and measurable outcomes, and delivering evidence-informed progress updates to families. The results will be tangible: four-year-olds reaching developmental markers ahead of schedule, Guides elevating their performance metrics weekly, and families championing the program.

Develop the team. Architect the learning. Apply today.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct one-on-one and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating effective techniques and acknowledging quantifiable progress
• Architect and deliver play-based learning experiences that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, serving as the exemplar for the team
• Audit and calibrate Guide documentation on a weekly basis to ensure rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain visibility into milestone tracking
• Draft family communications and lead team alignment meetings that synchronize efforts and reinforce collective commitments to campus PreK readiness objectives

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Executing fixed lesson plans or compliance-focused procedures — you will create flexible, play-based frameworks informed by live developmental data
• Delivering a static curriculum mandated from leadership — you have ownership over quarterly and weekly instructional planning
• Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded throughout each week
• Overseeing K-12 learners on digital platforms — this position is entirely devoted to early childhood education with in-person, classroom-based engagement

Lead Preschool Teacher Key Responsibilities Lead campus-wide PreK readiness results by coaching Guides, maintaining program fidelity, and cultivating joyful, evidence-informed classroom environments.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or advanced certification preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience facilitating learning for groups of children between the ages of 3 and 5
• Documented success designing and executing play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental milestone achievement, such as Montessori methods
• A minimum of 1 year coaching or supervising educator teams with clear performance expectations
• Experience composing written progress reports for families and facilitating team coordination meetings within educational contexts
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Commitment to working onsite at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation assistance available as needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of educational technology platforms, adaptive tracking dashboards, or digital observation systems deployed in early childhood environments
• Proficiency with behavior guidance frameworks and co-regulation methods tailored to children ages 3-5

About Alpha Join the team building school around student growth Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members.

Education work that pays like it matters: Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience.

A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it.

Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly.