PreK Instructional Coach — Playful, Data-Driven Growth

Alpha School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Day-one health benefits

Job summary

Alpha seeks a hands-on PreK Instructional Coach to lead guide coaching, design adaptive play-based learning blocks, and monitor progress toward readiness milestones. The role blends in-classroom modeling with curriculum design and family updates to ensure measurable child development in a thriving Austin campus.

You will coach a team of Guides, drive program fidelity, and maintain transparent family communications, all while relocating to Alpha's Austin campus with relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working directly with children ages 3 to 5, including as a lead or primary teacher in a classroom or structured program.
• 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

Coaching

Play-based teaching

Curriculum design

Team leadership

Family communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Alpha seeks a hands-on PreK Instructional Coach to lead guide coaching, design adaptive play-based learning blocks, and monitor progress toward readiness milestones. The role blends in-classroom modeling with curriculum design and family updates to ensure measurable child development in a thriving Austin campus.

You will coach a team of Guides, drive program fidelity, and maintain transparent family communications, all while relocating to Alpha's Austin campus with relocation support.