Montessori Program Director, Alpha

• On-site position in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance available
• $150,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from day one

What if each play interaction could produce trackable developmental progress?

At Alpha, you will build the world's most engaging, evidence-driven PreK program. You will mentor others to execute play-centered instruction that delivers results, architect flexible curriculum themes spanning all readiness areas, and observe four-year-olds achieving authentic milestones ahead of expected timelines.

Mentor the Guides. Architect the play. Apply now.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitate individualized and small-group mentoring for PreK Guides, demonstrating effective methods and recognizing quantifiable progress
• Architect and lead play-centered learning experiences that integrate SEL, literacy, numeracy, and motor development, exemplifying excellence for the broader team
• Evaluate and align Guide documentation on a weekly basis to ensure rubric consistency and actionable insight, conducting calibration meetings to maintain milestone transparency
• Develop family communications and coordinate team briefings that synchronize priorities and uphold collective standards for campus-wide PreK readiness outcomes

Basic Requirements Montessori Program Director key responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline; Master's degree or advanced certification preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, or a comparable area
• Direct experience facilitating learning for young children aged 3 to 5
• Demonstrated capability to create and execute play-based educational frameworks or curricula that support developmental milestone achievement e.g. Montessori
• Minimum 1 year of experience mentoring or supervising educator teams with measurable performance expectations
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities for effective family engagement and team coordination
• Authorized to work legally in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Prepared to work on-site at Alpha Austin campus with relocation support offered as necessary

About Alpha Want 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 us This 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-Charlott-MontessoriProg.001