Lead PreK Learning Architect & Coach

Alpha School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School in Austin is seeking a hands-on Learning Facilitator to lead coachable teams of PreK Guides, design adaptive play-based themes, and track measurable milestones for each child. You’ll balance classroom time with curriculum design, family updates, and calibration reviews to ensure ongoing readiness goals are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, plus 5+ years in early childhood settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's or specialized training preferred
• Proven ability to design and implement play-based educational programs or curricula that advance developmental milestones e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of educators with performance accountability
• Experience preparing written family progress updates and leading team alignment meetings in an educational setting
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work in-person at Alpha Austin campus with relocation support provided if needed

Responsibilities

• Lead 1:1 and small-group coaching sessions for PreK Guides, modeling techniques, and celebrating measurable wins
• Design and facilitate play-based learning blocks that balance SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor skills, modeling best-in-class practice for the team
• Review and calibrate Guide documentation weekly for rubric alignment and actionability, leading calibration sessions to keep milestone progress visible
• Prepare family updates and run team huddles that align priorities and reinforce shared expectations toward campus-wide PreK readiness goals

Skills

Team coaching

Play-based curriculum design

Coaching educators

Data-driven classrooms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's or specialized training preferred

Tools

Edtech platforms

Adaptive dashboards

Digital observation tools

Job description

Alpha School in Austin is seeking a hands-on Learning Facilitator to lead coachable teams of PreK Guides, design adaptive play-based themes, and track measurable milestones for each child. You’ll balance classroom time with curriculum design, family updates, and calibration reviews to ensure ongoing readiness goals are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, plus 5+ years in early childhood settings.