Youth Development Director, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

About the role

On-site at an Alpha campus in New York City, NY; Miami, FL; or San Francisco, CA — relocation assistance available
$200,000/year
Full-time

Responsibilities

• Coaching both Guides and students through performance data review, classroom observation, and direct feedback, then maintaining accountability to quantifiable objectives
• Leading one-hour live workshops for K-3 students focused on life skills including public speaking, focus, collaboration, resilience, accountability, and feedback exchange
• Conducting individual and small-group motivation sessions that link each child's interests and aspirations to measurable academic advancement
• Creating and iterating on playbooks that convert your successful methods into replicable systems other Guides can implement reliably
• Training Guides on these playbooks and demonstrating exemplary facilitation so standards remain consistent as the team expands

Requirements

• Willing to work on-site at an Alpha campus in New York City, NY; Miami, FL; or San Francisco, CA; relocation assistance is provided
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field
• At least 5 years working with elementary-aged children (roughly ages 5 to 9)
• Experience leading a team of 5 or more people, including authority to hire and to remove people based on performance outcomes
• Experience building, launching, or significantly growing a program, team, school, or initiative from the ground up, not inheriting an existing one
• Comfortable working in a school that rejects traditional teaching methods
• Licensure to teach in the state of employment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Demonstrated experience using metrics, dashboards, or analytics to diagnose challenges and achieve measurable improvement
• Experience coaching or managing other adults toward quantifiable outcomes, not just performing the work directly
• Background in youth development, camp leadership, competitive coaching, tutoring, or enrichment programs where motivation was essential
• Confidence and ability facilitating or public speaking before groups of young children

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits

Pay

$100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Application

To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter.