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

Onsite position in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance available$150,000 annual compensation, distributed weeklyFull health, dental, and vision coverage starting day oneWhat if every play interaction could generate observable progress in child development?At Alpha, you will build the world's most joyful, evidence-driven PreK program. You will mentor educators to implement play-based methodologies that produce tangible outcomes, design curriculum themes aligned to all developmental domains, and witness four-year-olds achieving authentic milestones at accelerated rates.Mentor the Guides. Architect the experience. Submit your application today.What You Will Be DoingConduct one-on-one and small-group mentoring sessions with PreK Guides, demonstrating effective techniques and recognizing quantifiable progressCreate and lead play-based instruction blocks that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, demonstrating exemplary practice for the entire teamEvaluate and standardize Guide records each week for alignment with rubrics and practical applicability, facilitating calibration meetings to maintain transparency on milestone achievementDevelop family communications and conduct team alignment meetings that synchronize priorities and uphold collective standards for campus-wide PreK readiness objectivesBasic RequirementsMontessori Program Director key responsibilitiesBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree or specialized certification preferredMinimum 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, early childhood development, or related fieldDirect experience facilitating learning for young children ages 3 to 5Demonstrated success designing and executing play-based educational programs or curricula that support developmental milestones e.g. MontessoriAt least 1 year of experience in coaching or supervising a team of educators with accountability for performance outcomesExcellent written and verbal communication abilities for effective family correspondence and team coordinationLegal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorshipCommitment to in-person work at Alpha Austin campus with relocation support offered as neededAbout AlphaWant to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom? Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.They don’t play by the old rules. Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5717-US-Brownsvi-MontessoriProg