Learning Coach, Alpha

• On-site position available in Chicago, IL;
  Miami, FL;
  Palo Alto, CA;
  Piedmont, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
• $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one
• Relocation assistance provided for candidates willing to move

• On-site position available in Chicago, IL;
  Miami, FL;
  Palo Alto, CA;
  Piedmont, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
• $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one
• Relocation assistance provided for candidates willing to move

Can 5-year-olds learn twice as fast as traditional school models when given the right coaching approach?

Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 learners complete core academic work in 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive platforms. Your role centers on coaching, not lecturing. You will facilitate dynamic life skills workshops, guide students toward their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success. This position represents the most critical function at the world's most innovative school: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a small cohort of students and transform their educational trajectory.

Coach excellence. Transform lives. Submit your application today.

• Facilitating one-hour life skills workshops for K-2 students, providing coaching and reinforcing reading concepts introduced by Reading Specialists
• Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning applications and meet their weekly academic targets
• Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and problem-solving skills through consistent structure combined with warmth
• Monitoring student development and requirements, identifying challenges early, and modifying approaches in coordination with your team
• Building a classroom environment that balances structure, playfulness, and individual connection

• Delivering instruction in core academic subjects - our Apps handle that

Inspiring children to learn 2x faster and develop a genuine love for school

• Must be available for full-time, in-person work at our campus locations:
  Chicago, IL;
  Miami, FL;
  Palo Alto, CA;
  Piedmont, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
• 3+ years of direct experience with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, after school programs, coaching roles, or comparable environments
• Strong storytelling ability and energetic presentation skills: capable of capturing and maintaining young children's attention in group settings
• Capacity to maintain high expectations for both yourself and students, while motivating children to reach their objectives
• Growth-oriented mindset and receptiveness to coaching
• Current legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom? 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. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

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!

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-5634-US-Chicago-Learning Coach.
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