Lead Pre-K Guide — Design Playful, Impactful Learning

Alpha School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full health benefits

Job summary

Alpha is reimagining early childhood education in Austin, TX. This full-time, on-site Pre-K guiding role centers on creating a safe, exploratory classroom where play becomes purposeful learning and every child makes measurable progress.

You will design experiences, observe growth, and collaborate with families, turning play into literacy, numeracy, and social development while leveraging AI tools to reduce admin time.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with children ages 3-5 in a play-based classroom.
• Associate degree or higher, or any U.S. state teaching license or certification.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Able to work full-time, on-site in Austin, TX with relocation assistance available.
• Experience documenting milestones using structured assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences building early literacy and numeracy.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe and known.
• Observe development, document progress with structured tools, personalize learning.
• Adjust activities to each child's interests and needs for measurable progress.
• Partner with families to share growth and support development beyond the classroom.
• Use AI tools for documentation, family communication, and planning.

Skills

Play-based teaching

Observational assessment

Family engagement

Relocation-ready

Education

Associate's degree or higher

U.S. state teaching license or certification

Job description

Alpha is reimagining early childhood education in Austin, TX. This full-time, on-site Pre-K guiding role centers on creating a safe, exploratory classroom where play becomes purposeful learning and every child makes measurable progress.

You will design experiences, observe growth, and collaborate with families, turning play into literacy, numeracy, and social development while leveraging AI tools to reduce admin time.