Program Manager, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the role

On-site at an Alpha campus in Austin, TX or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ — relocation assistance available
$150,000/year
Full-time

Responsibilities

• Coaching both Guides and students through performance data analysis, classroom observation, and direct feedback, while maintaining accountability to quantifiable objectives
• Leading one-hour live workshops for K-3 students covering life skills including public speaking, concentration, teamwork, persistence, accountability, and constructive feedback
• Conducting individual and small-group motivation sessions that align each child's aspirations and interests with tangible academic advancement
• Developing and iterating on playbooks that convert your most effective techniques into systematic approaches other Guides can apply reliably
• Training Guides on these playbooks and demonstrating excellence in facilitation to preserve standards as the team expands

Qualifications

• Available to work on-site at an Alpha campus in Austin, TX or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ; relocation assistance is provided
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with elementary-aged children (approximately ages 5 to 9)
• Experience managing a team of 5 or more individuals, with responsibility for hiring and performance-based removal decisions
• Experience creating, launching, or substantially expanding a program, team, school, or initiative from inception, rather than managing an established entity
• Comfortable working in an educational environment that rejects conventional teaching methods

Skills

• Ability to analyze performance metrics and Coachbot analytics
• Experience conducting coaching sessions that equip people with concrete action steps
• Facilitation and presentation skills to groups of young children
• Ability to develop and iterate on playbooks
• Excellence in facilitation to demonstrate replicable practices

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership expansion
• Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance
• Flexible work environment with immediate availability
• Long-term commitment to the Alpha mission

Pay

$75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Program Manager Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill Alpha's three commitments to every K-3 student: they enjoy school, achieve learning at twice the typical rate, and develop outstanding life skills and self-sufficiency

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. 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.