Education Coach, Alpha

Overview

In-person role located in Palo Alto, CA;
Santa Monica, CA;
Miami, FL;
Chicago, IL;
Santa Barbara, CA. $120,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one. Relocation assistance is provided.

Alpha is constructing a learner-driven education model that advances at the rate of ability, not the rhythm of standard curriculum. Teaching credentials are not required; exceptional performance is valued. If your success has come through unconventional routes—competitive achievement, sports excellence, startup ventures, or creative disciplines—you understand how to translate ambition into measurable outcomes.

• Inspiring and guiding students through consistent, direct interaction—no traditional lectures, only high-impact peer-style mentorship
• Leveraging adaptive educational technology and AI tools to enable individualized learning velocity for each student
• Facilitating targeted small-group sessions centered on practical life competencies, leadership development, and success frameworks
• Supporting students in identifying their unique capabilities and broadening their aspirations via tailored development roadmaps
• Participating in the continuous evolution of Alpha's educational approach through data analysis, feedback, and innovative thinking

Creating enthusiasm for school in young learners while they achieve 2x learning acceleration through AI

• Availability to work onsite at Palo Alto, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Miami, FL;
  Chicago, IL;
  Santa Barbara, CA
• Bachelor's degree from any discipline
• Proven track record of exceptional achievement (e.g. distinguished academic awards, D1/Olympic athletics, national competitions, etc.)
• 3 years of direct experience working with K–8 students in mentoring, coaching, or teaching roles
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. They don’t play by the old rules. Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

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 $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5607-US-Austin-Education Coach.
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