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
• Licenses and certifications required for the position

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
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Competitive salary of $200,000/year
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities

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 detailing your interest in this role and how you meet the requirements and qualifications.