Pre-K Learning Architect - Playful, Purposeful Growth

Alpha School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a full-time Pre-K classroom lead to design joyful, discovery-rich experiences in Austin, TX. You will build safe, curious environments and track developmental progress using structured screening tools, while partnering with families to support growth.

Relocation assistance is available, and the role offers a competitive six-figure salary with full health benefits. You’ll turn play into purposeful learning and help every child thrive.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or teaching license/certification in the US.
• At least 2 years of experience with children ages 3–5 in a structured, play-based classroom.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences that build early literacy and numeracy.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe and eager to learn.
• Observe development with structured screening tools and personalize learning.
• Adjust activities to each child’s interests and developmental 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

Child development

Play-based learning

Family collaboration

Observation skills

AI tooling

Education

Associate degree or higher

Teaching license or certification (US)

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a full-time Pre-K classroom lead to design joyful, discovery-rich experiences in Austin, TX. You will build safe, curious environments and track developmental progress using structured screening tools, while partnering with families to support growth.

Relocation assistance is available, and the role offers a competitive six-figure salary with full health benefits. You’ll turn play into purposeful learning and help every child thrive.