Preschool Program Leader & Play-Based Curriculum Coach

Alpha School; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

W2 benefits package

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Preschool Program Coordinator to lead and coach guides in a play-based PreK program backed by real-time developmental data. You will design adaptive themes across readiness domains and support families with evidence-based updates.

You will spend time modeling classroom facilitation, calibrating milestones, and leading team coaching sessions to accelerate child development and improve caregiver engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience with children ages 3–5, including lead/primary teaching experience.
• Proven ability to design and implement play-based curricula that advance developmental milestones.
• At least 1 year of coaching or managing a team of educators with performance accountability.
• Experience preparing family progress updates and leading team alignment meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1:1 and small-group coaching sessions with PreK Guides, modeling techniques and measurable wins.
• Design and facilitate play-based learning blocks balancing SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor skills.
• Review and calibrate Guide documentation weekly for rubric alignment and actionability.
• Prepare family updates and run team huddles to align priorities and campus-wide readiness goals.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Coaching others

Data-driven progress

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Master's preferred

Tools

Education technology platforms

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Preschool Program Coordinator to lead and coach guides in a play-based PreK program backed by real-time developmental data. You will design adaptive themes across readiness domains and support families with evidence-based updates.

You will spend time modeling classroom facilitation, calibrating milestones, and leading team coaching sessions to accelerate child development and improve caregiver engagement.