Early Childhood Specialist
$100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

Phoenix, AZ; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX.
Hours: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, M-F
In-person
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Early Childhood Specialist   $100,000 USD/year

Description

  • Location: On-site at campuses in Phoenix, AZ; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX.
  • Compensation: $100,000 annual salary, disbursed weekly. Health benefits effective from day one
  • Relocation assistance provided

What if conventional education fails children by lecturing at them rather than learning alongside them?

Alpha Schools is redefining education by replacing traditional instruction with AI-driven adaptive platforms and mentorship at the peer level. Students advance at their own rhythm. Your role is to facilitate their journey of self-discovery, not to recite predetermined lessons.

We seek accomplished individuals ready to direct their energy toward transforming an outdated system. Grading assignments and adhering to rigid curricula are not part of this position. Instead, you'll facilitate workshops, spark intellectual curiosity, and demonstrate that education thrives when students take ownership of their learning.

Guide learners. Embrace development. Submit your application today.

What you will be doing

  • Building meaningful relationships with K-2 students as a mentor, establishing trust and cultivating a mindset of unlimited potential
  • Leveraging AI and adaptive learning platforms to tailor individual educational trajectories
  • Creating and facilitating life-skills workshops (including public speaking, goal-setting, and collaboration) that equip students for long-term achievement
  • Cultivating an environment of curiosity, aspiration, and continuous development
  • Supporting students in discovering their unique strengths and areas of interest

What you will NOT be doing

  • Instructing core academic subjects or grading student work

Candidate requirements

  • Available to work on-site at one of our locations: Phoenix, AZ; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX.
  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with children ages 4–8 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching, or comparable contexts
  • Proven public speaking capabilities, with documented ability to captivate and energize young learners
  • Genuine interest in connecting with, inspiring, and motivating K-2 students
  • Authorization to work legally in the US without requiring visa sponsorship
  • Capacity to participate in a paid training program hosted at our Austin, TX campus

Meet a successful candidate

Tyisha Brooks
Tyisha  |  L2 Guide
United States  

As a teacher who once left the classroom for entrepreneurship, Tyisha longed for purpose-driven work again. Through Crossover, she joined Al...

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