Youth Development Specialist

$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}  ($75 USD/hour)

• Conduct individual and small-group coaching with PreK Guides, demonstrating instructional methods and recognizing measurable progress
• Create and lead play-based learning experiences that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, exemplifying excellence for your team
• Assess and calibrate Guide documentation on a weekly basis for rubric consistency and clarity, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain milestone visibility
• Develop family communications and facilitate team alignment sessions that unify priorities and reinforce collective commitment to campus PreK readiness targets

• Executing scripted lessons or compliance-focused procedures — you will build adaptive, play-centered themes informed by live developmental data
• Delivering a predetermined curriculum from central administration — you control quarterly and weekly instructional design
• Operating independently without structured feedback — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded in your weekly rhythm
• Supporting K-12 learners on digital platforms — this position is exclusively focused on early childhood, hands-on, classroom-embedded practice

Advance campus-wide PreK readiness through Guide development, program integrity, and evidence-informed, joyful classroom environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related discipline; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or related domain
• Direct experience facilitating learning for groups of children ages 3 to 5
• Demonstrated success designing and executing play-based curricula or programs that drive developmental milestone achievement, such as Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or supervising educators with measurable performance expectations
• Track record of producing written progress reports for families and leading team coordination meetings in educational environments
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Commitment to in-person work at Alpha Austin campus; relocation support available if required

• Knowledge of edtech systems, adaptive analytics tools, or digital observation platforms in early childhood contexts
• Background in behavior guidance methods and co-regulation practices for children ages 3-5