Program Director, Alpha

Alpha is committed to reimagining education – and we are seeking a visionary leader to generate transformative opportunities for our student population. If you excel at cultivating high‑performing teams and possess genuine passion for innovative youth development, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change.

This role provides both autonomy and organizational backing to elevate our advanced learning methodology. Grounded in learning science and supported by adaptive technology, we are reshaping educational possibilities. Your expertise is essential to realize this vision.

You will serve as the catalyst, coach, and strategist for our Guides – the frontline learning facilitators who inspire rather than merely instruct. Your leadership will define how Alpha Guides engage with students, encompassing playbook development, feedback systems, and demonstration of exemplary facilitation techniques.

Envision merging your elite coaching capabilities with hands‑on commitment to youth development. Envision directing a team that ensures students not only succeed but flourish – discovering latent talents and essential life competencies. If you have exceeded benchmarks, reversed underperforming initiatives, or accomplished what seemed unattainable, you will thrive here.

• On‑site position based in Atlanta, GA;
  Las Vegas, NV;
  Nashville, TN;
  Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Spotswood, NJ.
• Annual compensation of $150,000, disbursed weekly. Immediate health coverage, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) Roth available.
• Relocation assistance provided.

• Competitive compensation – we maintain that working in education should not require financial sacrifice
• Comprehensive benefits and paid leave – we prioritize our team through robust benefits packages and time‑off policies
• Development‑focused environment – we embody the growth and learning we ask of our students, providing coaching, training, and advancement pathways
• Relocation support offered to exceptional candidates

• Developing and training a team of Guides to execute the Alpha learning system with exceptional quality
• Constructing Guide Playbooks that outline facilitation best practices, design of engaging learning activities, and challenge resolution
• Delivering consistent, actionable feedback to Guides that enhances student engagement and academic outcomes
• Personally mentoring a select group of students, demonstrating advanced coaching and motivational techniques

• Developing lesson plans – your Guides support student learning through adaptive applications; your priority is training them as exceptional facilitators
• Compromising standards – when our passing threshold is 100%, maintaining that benchmark is your responsibility
• Conducting uninspiring training – you will coach Guides using dynamic, interactive, high‑energy professional development

Develop and train a team of Guides to execute the Alpha system with exceptional quality.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related disciplines.
• Proven track record developing and executing innovative educational programs, curricula, or training initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship capabilities with demonstrated ability to build, manage, and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Professional experience working with youth (ages 5‑18) in educational or developmental settings.
• Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging metrics to inform decision‑making and drive continuous improvement.
• Available to work on‑site in Atlanta, GA;
  Las Vegas, NV;
  Nashville, TN;
  Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Spotswood, NJ.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring 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. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

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 $75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly.

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