Youth Development Coach, Alpha

Overview

On-site position in San Francisco, CA or Miami, FL. Weekly pay at $120,000 annually. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Relocation assistance provided if relocating.

Do you believe 5-year-olds can learn twice as fast as conventional schools permit when guided by the right coaching approach? At Alpha, we’ve demonstrated this. Our K-2 learners complete core academic work in only 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive platforms. You won't lecture—you'll coach. You'll facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, inspire children to meet ambitious learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success.

This is the most critical position at the world's most innovative school: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a small cohort of students and transform their futures.

Miami:
Year-round sun, rich multicultural environment, zero state income tax, and a rapidly expanding tech and education sector.

San Francisco:
The heart of innovation with exceptional restaurants, breathtaking bay panoramas, nearby hiking access, and a dynamic education-tech network.

Coach excellence. Transform lives. Apply today.

• Facilitating one-hour life skills sessions with K-2 learners, coaching them while reinforcing reading competencies taught by Reading Specialists
• Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning applications and meet their weekly academic targets
• Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and problem-solving through consistent structure combined with warmth
• Monitoring student development and needs, identifying concerns early, and adapting approaches in partnership with your team
• Building a classroom environment that balances structure, playfulness, and individual connection

• Must be available to work full-time and on-site at our campus in San Francisco, CA or Miami, FL
• Bachelor's degree in any field
• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 4–8 in educational, after school, coaching, or comparable settings
• Engaging storyteller and dynamic speaker: capable of capturing and maintaining the attention of young children in groups
• Capable of maintaining high expectations for yourself and students, and motivating children to achieve their goals
• Growth mindset and openness to coaching
• Legally authorized to work in the US without 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.

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-Raleigh-Youth Developme.
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