Montessori Program Director
$150,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

Austin, TX, US
In-person
Hours: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, M-F
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Montessori Program Director   $150,000 USD/year

Description

  • On-site position in Austin, TX with full relocation assistance available
  • Weekly pay at $150,000 annual salary
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage effective day one

Alpha is building a PreK model where purposeful play generates quantifiable developmental gains.

In this role, you will architect a joyful, evidence-driven early learning environment. You will mentor educators to execute play-based instruction that produces measurable progress, refine adaptive curriculum across all readiness domains, and observe four-year-olds achieving developmental milestones at an accelerated pace.

Mentor the team. Shape the curriculum. Apply today.

What you will be doing

  • Conduct individual and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating effective techniques and recognizing measurable progress
  • Create and lead play-based learning activities that integrate social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, setting the standard for instructional excellence
  • Assess and align Guide documentation each week to ensure rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating calibration sessions to maintain visibility of milestone achievement
  • Develop family communications and coordinate team meetings to unify priorities and maintain shared accountability for campus-wide PreK readiness objectives

Candidate requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, early childhood development, or a comparable field
  • Direct experience facilitating group learning for children between the ages of 3 and 5
  • Demonstrated success designing and delivering play-based educational programs or curricula that support developmental milestone attainment, such as Montessori
  • Minimum of 1 year coaching or supervising educators with clear performance expectations
  • Excellent written and spoken communication abilities for effective family engagement and team coordination
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
  • Commitment to working on-site at the Alpha Austin campus, with relocation support offered as needed

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