Lead Pre-K Guide — Design Joyful, Play‑Based Learning

Alpha School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a full‑time Pre‑K teacher to lead a classroom in Austin, TX. You will design experiences to grow early literacy, numeracy, and social development, ensuring emotional safety and curiosity. The role emphasizes observation, personalized guidance, and family partnership.

You’ll use play as serious work, avoid scripted curriculum, and leverage AI tools to streamline documentation and planning. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Full‑time, on‑site in Austin, TX with relocation support.
• Associate's degree or higher, or any U.S. state teaching license/certification.
• At least 2 years of experience with children aged 3–5 in play‑based learning.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create a Pre‑K classroom where every child builds a lasting love of learning and makes progress.
• Design joyful, sensory‑rich learning experiences building literacy, numeracy, self‑regulation, and social development.
• Observe development in real time and document progress with structured tools.
• Personalize learning by adjusting activities to each child's interests and needs.
• Partner with families to share growth and support development beyond the classroom.
• Use AI tools for documentation, family communication, and planning.

Skills

Experience with 3- to 5-year-olds

Full-time availability

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Teaching license/certification (U.S.)

CDA or Early Childhood credential

Job description

Alpha is hiring a full‑time Pre‑K teacher to lead a classroom in Austin, TX. You will design experiences to grow early literacy, numeracy, and social development, ensuring emotional safety and curiosity. The role emphasizes observation, personalized guidance, and family partnership.

You’ll use play as serious work, avoid scripted curriculum, and leverage AI tools to streamline documentation and planning. Relocation assistance is available.