Description
- On-site role at an Alpha campus in Austin, TX or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ — we provide relocation assistance
- $150,000 annually
- Full-time position
Traditional elementary schools reduce expectations when children face challenges. You take the opposite approach. You are convinced that six-year-olds are capable of achieving more than conventional classrooms demand, and you have leveraged data multiple times to demonstrate this.
Alpha operates on a two-hour learning framework. Students use adaptive applications for academic instruction each morning, freeing your schedule for what truly transforms a child: coaching, motivation, accountability, and life skills development. You take direct ownership of a K-3 cohort while simultaneously coaching the Guides—Alpha's term for the adults who mentor and inspire students—who drive their day-to-day progress. You remain actively involved each day rather than supervising remotely from an administrative office.
Your typical day rotates through three core activities. You analyze performance metrics and Coachbot analytics to identify students and Guides who need intervention. You conduct targeted coaching sessions that equip people with concrete action steps rather than general encouragement. And you command the focus of a room filled with five- to nine-year-olds during workshops covering public speaking, concentration, or feedback exchange.
When you identify effective methods, you document them. The playbooks you create establish the benchmark that all other Guides follow, expanding your influence beyond a single cohort to the entire grade level. Demonstrating your ability to replicate this excellence is the pathway to greater leadership responsibilities here.
If you view lowering standards as compassionate, this role will not suit you. If you see raising them as a form of respect, submit your application.
What you will be doing
- Using performance metrics, classroom observations, and direct feedback to coach both Guides and students, then maintaining accountability to quantifiable objectives for both groups
- Leading one-hour interactive workshops for K-3 students focused on life skills including public speaking, concentration, teamwork, resilience, accountability, and feedback practices
- Conducting one-on-one and small-group motivation sessions that link each student's personal goals and interests to tangible academic advancement
- Creating and iterating on playbooks that convert your most effective practices into replicable systems other Guides can implement reliably
- Providing training to Guides on these playbooks and demonstrating facilitation excellence so quality standards remain consistent as the team expands
What you will NOT be doing
- Teaching academic content or presenting lectures from the front of the classroom; adaptive applications handle instruction while you focus on coaching people
- Reducing expectations when students encounter difficulties
- Managing from a distance in the manner of traditional instructional coaches or school principals; you remain integrated with your cohort every day
- Managing the full campus budget, operations, and parent communication; a Campus Lead handles those responsibilities so you can concentrate on student and Guide performance
- Advocating for traditional teaching approaches or adhering to a standard K-12 curriculum
Key responsibilities
Fulfill Alpha's three core commitments to every K-3 student: they develop a love for school, learn at twice the typical pace, and cultivate outstanding life skills and independence.
Candidate requirements
- Available to work on-site at an Alpha campus in Austin, TX or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ; we offer relocation support
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with elementary-aged children (approximately ages 5 to 9)
- Experience leading a team of 5 or more individuals, with responsibility for hiring and performance-based dismissal decisions
- Experience establishing, launching, or substantially expanding a program, team, school, or initiative from inception, rather than managing an existing operation
- Comfortable operating in a school environment that rejects conventional teaching methodologies
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrated history of using metrics, dashboards, or analytics to identify issues and produce measurable progress
- Experience coaching or supervising other adults toward quantifiable results, beyond performing tasks personally
- Background in youth development, camp leadership, competitive coaching, tutoring, or enrichment programs where motivation played a central role
- Proficiency and confidence in facilitating sessions or public speaking before groups of young children
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