Learning Guide, Alpha

Overview

On-site role based in Miami, San Francisco, or Santa Barbara. Weekly pay at $120,000 annually. Health benefits from day one, plus HSA/FSA and 401(k) Roth options. Planning to relocate? We provide relocation assistance.

Consider why conventional schools confine high-potential students to lecture formats built for the median learner. Alpha operates differently: we enable student-driven learning that accelerates with ability, not curriculum timelines. Your role won't involve overseeing 30 desks or adhering to standardized district plans. Instead, you will mentor focused cohorts of driven students eager to advance faster, explore more deeply, and direct their own learning.

If your achievements emerged outside traditional education—through competitive arenas, athletics, entrepreneurial ventures, or creative disciplines—and you understand how to convert ambition into measurable outcomes, this position leverages your capabilities to their benefit. Teaching certification is not necessary. Exceptional performance is essential. Shape excellence. Develop futures. Submit your application today.

• Inspiring and guiding students through consistent, daily interaction—no traditional lectures, only high-impact peer-level mentorship
• Leveraging adaptive learning technology and AI tools to enable individualized pacing for every student
• Facilitating small-group sessions centered on life skills, leadership development, and practical success frameworks
• Supporting students in identifying their capabilities and broadening their goals via tailored growth strategies
• Advancing Alpha's learning approach through continuous innovation informed by data, observations, and forward-thinking proposals

• Bachelor's degree from any discipline
• Proven track record of exceptional achievement (e.g. top academic distinctions, D1/Olympic-level athletics, national-level competitions, etc.)
• 3 years of direct experience with K–8 students in mentoring, coaching, or teaching roles
• Excellent verbal communication and public speaking capabilities
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• Availability to work on-site in Miami, FL;
  Santa Barbara, CA; or San Francisco, CA

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. 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-Stamford-Learning Guide.
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