Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an in-person role location in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance may be available.
Are you tired of the traditional teaching grind? Alpha School is looking for trailblazers in early childhood education who are ready to step out of the conventional classroom. Alpha's offering a revolution in learning - and if you're a seasoned educator with an innovative spirit, we want you to be part of it.
At Alpha, we ditch the outdated teaching models. We believe education should be an individualized journey where the young minds lead, and you empower them as their Guide. Our unique 2-Hour Learning program uses adaptive learning apps for academics, condensing essential education into a focused two-hour morning session. Afternoons at Alpha are about life skills - through interactive workshops, you'll mentor K-2 students in activities that build essential life skills. What do those look like?
- "Mad Scientist": A workshop where kids become hands-on experimenters, creating fizzing chemical reactions, building simple circuits, and watching physics in action.
- "Can You Hang?": A workshop all about persistence, resilience, and grit - imagine kids mastering solving a Rubik's cube in record time or learning the art of juggling.
As a part of our extraordinary team of Guides, you'll inspire K-2 students to uncover their full potential and foster a lifelong passion for learning.
Why choose Alpha?
- Competitive pay - we believe you shouldn't take a pay cut to work in education
- Generous benefits and time off - we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off
- Growth and learning culture - we model the growth & learning we expect our students to embrace, so you'll receive coaching, training, and opportunities for leadership
- Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates
If you're a dedicated individual with proven expertise in early education - and ready to shape the future of learning - we want to hear from you!
What you will be doing
- Guiding K-2 students in their educational journey and helping them set and achieve their own goals
- Leading interactive workshops that nurture critical life skills such as resilience, public speaking, and teamwork
- Coaching students to tackle both academic and real-life challenges, promoting problem-solving and self-reliance
What you will NOT be doing
🚫 Directing academic instruction - you will focus on guiding students in their self-learning journey
🚫Having a one-size-fits-all approach - we promote adaptive coaching tailored to each child's unique needs and interests
🚫Following dull curricula - you will replace uninspiring lectures with engaging workshops
Key responsibilities
💡Inspire and support K-2 students to become independent learners and develop essential life skills, setting them on a path of educational and personal success
Candidate requirements
- Located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX
- A Bachelor's Degree with a focus in early childhood (such as Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Reading Education, Child Development, or similar)
- At least 3 years of professional experience working with K-2 children (5-8 yrs old) in a school, tutoring, after-school, or a group sports program setting
- The legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
Nice to have
Certification, licensure, or training specific to the K-2/early childhood learning space, such as CDA, Montessori, or Reggio Emilia.
You will be working for
Want to build better schools? Join the thriving community of Alpha. Alpha is a network
About Alpha
Quick links
How it works
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.
STEP 1
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 2
Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 3
Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 4
Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 5
Accept Job Offer.
STEP 6
Celebrate!
Frequently asked questions
About the role
Why Crossover
Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.
The Olympics of work
It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.
Premium pay for premium talent
Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.
Shortlist by skills, not bias
We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.
