2nd Grade Teacher $120,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- On-campus 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 compensation, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one
- Considering a move? Relocation assistance is available
Can 5-year-olds learn twice as quickly as conventional schools permit when guided effectively?
Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 learners complete core academic work in only 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive technology. Your role is not to deliver traditional instruction—it is to coach. You will facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, encourage children to reach their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success. This is Alpha's most critical position at the world's most forward-thinking school: you directly deliver on Alpha's 3 Promises to a focused group of students and transform their educational experience.
Coach excellence. Transform lives. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Facilitating one-hour life skills sessions with K-2 learners, coaching them and reinforcing literacy skills introduced by Reading Specialists
- Encouraging students to progress through adaptive learning platforms and meet their weekly academic targets
- Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and critical thinking with steady structure and genuine care
- Monitoring student development and requirements, identifying concerns proactively, and modifying approaches alongside your team
- Building a classroom environment that is structured, engaging, and individualized
What you will NOT be doing
- Delivering instruction in core subjects - our Apps handle that
Key responsibilities
Inspiring children to learn 2x faster and develop a genuine love for school
Candidate requirements
- Must be available for full-time, in-person work at our campus in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
- Bachelor's degree from any discipline
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching roles, or comparable contexts
- Engaging storyteller and dynamic presenter: capable of capturing and maintaining young children's attention in group settings
- Capacity to uphold high expectations for both yourself and students, and motivate children to achieve their objectives
- Growth-oriented mindset and receptiveness to coaching
- Legal authorization to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
You will be working for
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