Learning Coach, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide coaching to Guides and students by analyzing performance data, conducting classroom observations, and offering direct feedback for measurable gains.
• Design and lead dynamic workshops for K-3 students that address communication, resilience, collaboration, focus, accountability, and additional life competencies.
• Conduct one-on-one and small-group coaching that links student motivation to growth in academics and independence.
• Develop and iterate on reusable coaching playbooks that enhance Guide team performance.
• Mentor and train Guides while demonstrating outstanding coaching and facilitation practices daily.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Teaching traditional lessons or presenting academic material directly; core academics are addressed through adaptive technology.
• Applying punitive discipline or reducing expectations when students face difficulties.
• Operating from an office rather than engaging directly with students and Guides each day.
• Handling campus operations, financial planning, or parent outreach; your primary focus is people development and outcome improvement.
• Adhering to standard elementary school methods solely because "that's the way it's always been done."

About the Role

Provide coaching to Guides and students by analyzing performance data, conducting classroom observations, and offering direct feedback for measurable gains.

Design and lead dynamic workshops for K-3 students that address communication, resilience, collaboration, focus, accountability, and additional life competencies.

Conduct one-on-one and small-group coaching that links student motivation to growth in academics and independence.

Develop and iterate on reusable coaching playbooks that enhance Guide team performance.

Mentor and train Guides while demonstrating outstanding coaching and facilitation practices daily.

Do not teach traditional lessons or present academic material directly; core academics are addressed through adaptive technology.

Do not apply punitive discipline or reduce expectations when students face difficulties.

Do not operate from an office but engage directly with students and Guides each day.

Do not handle campus operations, financial planning, or parent outreach; your primary focus is people development and outcome improvement.

Do not adhere to standard elementary school methods solely because "that's the way it's always been done."

Basic Requirements

• Available to work on-site at an Alpha campus in New York City, NY or Miami, FL; relocation assistance is available.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years working with elementary-aged children (roughly ages 5-9).
• Track record of leading teams of five or more individuals, including performance management and hiring responsibilities.
• Experience building, launching, or substantially expanding a program, school, team, or initiative beyond simply sustaining existing operations.
• Proven ability to leverage data and measurable outcomes to elevate team or student performance.
• Enthusiastic about questioning traditional education models and adopting a coaching-centered philosophy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Familiarity with dashboards, analytics platforms, or performance measurement systems for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience coaching adults to achieve measurable performance results.
• Experience in youth development, competitive coaching environments, enrichment initiatives, camps, or other settings with high accountability.
• Proven public speaking and facilitation capabilities with young children.

About Alpha

Join the team building school around student growth Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Roles with real student impact: 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.

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 $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faq for more details on this topic.