Learning Guide
$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

Learning Guide   $150,000 USD/year

Description

  • On-site in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance available
  • $150,000 annual salary, distributed weekly
  • Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one

What if structured play could drive quantifiable growth across every developmental domain?

Alpha's early learning model breaks from conventional schooling. Our PreK approach integrates play-driven curriculum with live developmental tracking — no prescriptive lesson plans, no checkbox-driven processes. You will architect responsive learning experiences spanning all readiness areas, mentor a team of Guides in delivering them with both rigor and warmth, and monitor concrete milestone gains for each child in your cohort.

This role combines strategic oversight with classroom presence. Roughly one-third of your week will be spent in learning spaces — demonstrating facilitation approaches, observing practice, and leading alignment sessions. The remainder involves curriculum architecture, targeted Guide coaching with data-informed objectives, and maintaining transparent communication with families through evidence-backed reporting. You will witness tangible outcomes: preschoolers reaching milestones ahead of schedule, Guides advancing their performance metrics consistently, and families transitioning into active supporters.

Elevate the Guides. Architect the learning. Apply today.

What you will be doing

  • Conduct individual and small-group mentorship sessions with PreK Guides, demonstrating strategies and recognizing data-supported achievements
  • Architect and lead play-centric learning sequences that integrate SEL, early literacy, numeracy, and physical development, exemplifying excellence for your team
  • Audit and align Guide observation records weekly against developmental rubrics, facilitating calibration meetings that maintain visibility into milestone trajectories
  • Compose family communications and convene team briefings that synchronize goals and uphold collective standards for campus-wide PreK outcomes

What you will NOT be doing

  • Executing prescriptive lesson sequences or compliance-based protocols — you'll create flexible, play-driven frameworks informed by live performance data
  • Delivering a predetermined curriculum designed elsewhere — you control both long-term and short-term learning architecture
  • Operating without structured reflection and feedback — mentorship dialogues and alignment reviews are embedded weekly
  • Supporting elementary or secondary learners on digital platforms — this position centers entirely on early childhood, experiential, in-person practice

Key responsibilities

Advance campus-wide PreK readiness metrics through educator mentorship, program consistency, and dynamic, evidence-informed learning environments.

Candidate requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's or specialized training preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in early years education, early childhood development, or related field
  • Experience working with groups of young children ages 3 to 5
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of educational technology platforms, progress dashboards, or digital documentation systems in early learning contexts
  • Background in behavior support frameworks and emotional co-regulation methods for preschool-aged children

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