Pre-K Lead Guide, Alpha

Onsite in Austin, TX—relocation support provided

$150,000 salary, paid weekly

Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one

Every play experience can drive measurable progress in early development.

At Alpha, you will build the world's most joyful, evidence-driven PreK program. You will mentor Guides to deliver play-based instruction that produces real outcomes, refine adaptive curriculum across all readiness domains, and support four-year-olds in reaching critical milestones ahead of expectations.

Mentor the team. Shape the learning. Apply today.

• Conduct 1:1 and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating effective methods and highlighting measurable progress
• Create and lead play-based learning activities that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, serving as a model for the entire team
• Assess and align Guide documentation each week to ensure rubric consistency and clear next steps, facilitating calibration sessions that keep milestone tracking transparent
• Develop family communications and coordinate team huddles to unify priorities and sustain shared commitment to campus-wide PreK readiness objectives

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related discipline;
  Master's or specialized training preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education, early childhood development, or related field
• Experience guiding groups of young children ages 3 to 5
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering play-based educational programs or curricula that support developmental milestones e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of educators with accountability for performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver clear family updates and align team efforts
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work in-person at Alpha Austin campus with relocation support available if needed

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They don’t play by the old rules.

Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands‑on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

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!

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. Consult  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5717-US-Charlott-PreKLeadGuide.
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