Principal Learning Consultant, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing and coaching Guides to deliver Alpha's workshops at world-class standards
• Designing Guide Playbooks that document facilitation best practices, engaging learning activities, and strategies for overcoming obstacles
• Delivering consistent, actionable coaching to Guides to maximize student participation and outcomes
• Serving as direct mentor to a small student cohort, demonstrating expert-level coaching and motivational techniques

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Developing lesson plans – your Guides support student learning via adaptive applications; your priority is training them to become outstanding motivators
• Compromising on expectations – when our success benchmark is 100%, your role is to uphold that standard
• Running uninspiring professional development – you'll train Guides through dynamic, high-impact, experiential learning sessions

Basic Requirements

• Currently located in or prepared to relocate for on-site work at one of the Alpha Campuses (Bethesda, MD; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Seattle, WA; or CA: East Bay (San Francisco), Palo Alto, Santa Monica, or Los Angeles)
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related areas
• Proven track record of creating and executing innovative educational programs, curricula, or training solutions
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities with a history of building, managing, and inspiring high-performing teams
• Direct experience working with youth (ages 5-18) in educational or developmental settings
• Competence in data analysis and leveraging performance metrics to inform decisions and foster continuous improvement
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

About Alpha

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.

Why Join Alpha?

• Competitive compensation for high-cost markets – elevated salary structure reflecting the cost of living in these metropolitan regions
• Comprehensive benefits and time off – robust health coverage and ample paid time off
• Relocation support – provided for exceptional candidates
• Development-focused environment – access to coaching, professional training, and advancement opportunities for greater influence