Montessori Program Director, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

• Onsite position in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance provided
• $150,000 annual salary, distributed weekly
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

What if each play experience could generate measurable gains in child development?

Alpha's approach to education bears little resemblance to conventional schooling. Our PreK offering integrates play-driven curriculum frameworks with live developmental metrics — no prescriptive teaching scripts, no procedural compliance forms. You will architect dynamic learning experiences spanning all readiness domains, mentor a team of Guides to execute them with both accuracy and enthusiasm, and monitor quantifiable milestone achievement for each child in your program.

This position requires active classroom presence. Approximately one-third of your time will be classroom-based — demonstrating facilitation methods, observing instruction, and conducting alignment sessions. The remaining hours focus on curriculum architecture, targeted Guide coaching with concrete performance metrics, and delivering data-informed family communication. Your impact will be visible: four-year-olds reaching developmental markers ahead of schedule, Guides advancing their performance ratings consistently, and families becoming program champions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitate individual and small-group coaching for PreK Guides, demonstrating instructional methods and recognizing quantifiable progress
• Architect and lead play-based instructional sequences balancing social-emotional learning, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, exemplifying excellence for your team
• Assess and align Guide documentation on a weekly basis for standards consistency and clarity, conducting calibration meetings to maintain milestone tracking transparency
• Develop family communications and facilitate team briefings that synchronize objectives and uphold collective standards supporting campus-wide PreK preparedness targets

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Executing prescriptive lesson plans or compliance-focused protocols — you'll create responsive, play-based learning frameworks informed by live developmental data
• Delivering a predetermined curriculum developed externally — you control quarterly and weekly instructional design
• Operating independently without structured feedback mechanisms — coaching dialogues and calibration reviews are embedded throughout each week
• Supervising K-12 learners using application-based instruction — this position is entirely focused on early childhood, hands-on classroom engagement

Montessori Program Director Key Responsibilities

Advance campus-wide PreK preparedness results through Guide development, program quality assurance, and evidence-informed, engaging classroom environments.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or specialized certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in early years education, early childhood development, or related field
• Direct experience facilitating group activities with young children ages 3 to 5
• Demonstrated capability to design and execute play-based educational programs or curricula that promote developmental milestones e.g. Montessori
• At least 1 year of experience coaching or managing a team of educators with accountability for performance outcomes
• Experience creating written family progress communications and facilitating team coordination meetings in an educational context
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work onsite at Alpha Austin campus with relocation assistance available as needed

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Knowledge of edtech platforms, adaptive dashboards, or digital observation tools utilized in early childhood environments
• Background with behavior guidance approaches and co-regulation methods for children ages 3-5

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

Join the team building school around student growth

Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members.

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Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members.

Education work that pays like it matters

Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience.

A culture built for builders

Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it.

Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us

This is a full-time, W2 employee position with immediate access to benefits ( All roles are year-long positions. The compensation level for this role is $150,000 USD/year. The payment period is weekly. Consult for more details on this topic.