Early Childhood Specialist, Alpha

Early Childhood Specialist, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

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• On-site position available in Austin, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX;
  Tampa, FL; or Scottsdale, AZ
• $100,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Immediate health benefits, HSA/FSA options, and 401(k) Roth
• Relocation assistance provided

Alpha School is seeking an educator prepared to transform early childhood learning. This role extends beyond traditional teaching—you will serve as a facilitator and coach for Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students, guiding them to explore their educational journeys with curiosity and determination.

Our approach at Alpha challenges conventional educational models through the 2-Hour Learning program, which incorporates AI-powered adaptive technology to deliver individualized instruction. Students interact with advanced software while receiving critical in-person support for reading and writing development, guided by professionals trained in evidence-based educational methods. This integrated model ensures that our youngest students progress academically while building essential social and emotional competencies under your leadership.

Alpha offers more than a teaching position—it provides a pathway for career advancement. You will receive competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within an innovative, technology-enhanced educational setting. If you are committed to reshaping educational practices and skilled at forming authentic relationships with young students, we invite you to join our team.

• Guiding students to establish and pursue individual learning objectives, cultivating their capacity for self-directed education.
• Delivering focused instruction in social-emotional development and early literacy, working alongside Reading Specialists.
• Creating a classroom atmosphere that promotes curiosity and perseverance through engaging, experiential learning activities.
• Integrating AI-powered educational tools to strengthen learning outcomes, equipping students for a technology-enhanced educational landscape.
• Working collaboratively with educators and counselors to address each student's distinct developmental trajectory, responding flexibly to diverse learning preferences and requirements.

• Depending exclusively on conventional teaching practices without incorporating advanced educational technology.
• Applying uniform instructional strategies—individual learning differences are recognized and cultivated here.
• Prioritizing academic content at the expense of social and emotional growth.

• Lead the cultivation of autonomous learning capabilities and essential life skills for Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students, establishing foundations for both academic achievement and personal development.

• Available to work on-site at one of our locations:
  Austin, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX;
  Tampa, FL; or Scottsdale, AZ.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years working with children ages 4–8 years old in educational, after school, sports, or comparable environments.
• Demonstrated capability to apply growth mindset principles and high-performance coaching techniques.
• Enthusiastic about leveraging AI and other technologies in educational contexts.
• Authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship.

• Degree or credential in early childhood education, child development, reading intervention, or related disciplines.
• Specialized certifications in early learning approaches such as CDA, Montessori, or Reggio Emilia.
• Background as a K-2 educator, reading coach, or literacy specialist with formal preparation or professional development in reading and phonics instruction.
• Work history in environments emphasizing individualized learning trajectories and educational technology integration.

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