Teaching Aide - Part-Time, Alpha - $30,000/year USD
About the role
Alpha Schools, located on-site in Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ, is seeking a dynamic Assistant to join their team. The role offers flexible hours within the school day, with options for full-time employment.
Responsibilities
Managing student transitions between lessons (approximately 30% of your day): tracking time, cueing students to transition, and reinforcing orderly, punctual movement through positive techniques
Staging classroom materials ahead of each lesson by collecting supplies, arranging them according to the activity protocol, and verifying setup aligns with the Guide's specifications before teaching starts
Sustaining student engagement during structured sessions (around 40% of your day) by observing participation, spotting early disengagement, and redirecting students with Alpha-approved management methods that preserve instructional flow
Requirements
Prior experience with children ages 5–14 in organized environments (educational settings, camps, childcare facilities, tutoring, or athletic coaching)
Capacity to orchestrate people, resources, and tasks with speed and precision
Approachable with children and confident in redirecting behavior through positive reinforcement
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
Qualifications
Prior experience with children ages 5–14 in organized environments (educational settings, camps, childcare facilities, tutoring, or athletic coaching)
Capacity to orchestrate people, resources, and tasks with speed and precision
Approachable with children and confident in redirecting behavior through positive reinforcement
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
Skills
Ability to manage student transitions efficiently
Experience staging classroom materials ahead of lessons
Knowledge of Alpha's approved motivational strategies
Confidence in redirecting behavior through positive reinforcement
Benefits
Flexible schedule within school operating times (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Opportunity for advancement to greater classroom ownership
Full-time role available with a base salary of $60,000 annually
Pay
$30/hr | 15–30 hrs/week | Full-time option at $60,000 annually with benefits
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (flexible hours within school day)