Crossover is the world's #1 source of full-time remote jobs. Our clients offer top-tier pay for top-tier talent. We're recruiting this role for our client, Alpha. Have you got what it takes?
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an in-person role available at multiple campus locations. Please review the Requirements section.
Are you a champion in your field, accustomed to pushing limits and exceeding expectations? Imagine channeling that drive and determination into sparking a revolution in education. At Alpha Schools, we're not teaching; we're reimagining the educational landscape from the ground up.
Education is not about lectures or textbooks but unlocking potential and nurturing limitless growth. We're seeking high-performers like you—whether you've triumphed in athletics, excelled in debate, or led in your academic field—who are looking for a meaningful pivot in their career. This is your opportunity to apply your unique skills to inspire and lead the next generation.
At Alpha, you'll leverage your experience in achieving excellence to motivate students, helping them learn at their own pace and discover their passions. This role is about becoming a catalyst for change, showing students that with the right guidance, the possibilities are endless.
You've already proven you can rise to the top; now, help us lift others there. If you're ready to transform your drive for success into a force for educational innovation, Alpha is ready for you. Join us and turn your quest for personal achievement into a legacy of inspiring others to reach for the stars.
Why choose Alpha?

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement; many of our Guides advance to leadership roles.
• Relocation assistance for standout candidates.
• Access to the best tech, curricular, and leadership resources.

Let's revolutionize education together because, at Alpha, we know that the sky is not the limit.
What You Will Be Doing

• Igniting curiosity and inspiring a limitless mindset in students through engaging, peer-level connections.
• Utilizing AI and adaptive learning tools to personalize education, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
• Fostering a culture of growth, learning, and ambition, guiding students to discover their strengths and interests.
• Contributing to the continuous innovation and improvement of Alpha's educational model, sharing insights and ideas.
• Leading impactful life skills workshops that prepare students for lifelong success

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Falling into the routine of traditional educational methods; no stuffy lectures or rigid lesson plans. You're neither a tutor nor a teaching assistant.
• Overlooking the importance of personal growth and development within the educational journey.
• Limiting students to conventional learning tools and methods, ignoring the power of technology and innovation.

Youth Development Specialist Key ResponsibilitiesYour mission is to deliver on Alpha's promises, helping students embrace a limitless mindset and fostering an environment where learning knows no bounds.
Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any subject
• A proven track record of exceptional achievement and high performance, such as academic scholars (National Merit, Fulbright), competitive athletes (Division I, Olympians), competition champions (chess, debate, science fairs), or similar.
• Strong public speaking skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and energize audiences
• A desire to connect, inspire, and motivate K-8th grade students
• Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work in-person in Austin, TX, Brownsville, TX, or Miami, FL

About AlphaWant to build better schools? Join the thriving community of Alpha. Alpha is a network of K-12 schools in Texas committed to redefining the way kids learn. Change starts with our three promises to students:

• Students love school.
• Students learn two times faster than in a traditional school.
• Students learn life skills.

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!
Working with CrossoverThis 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. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.
What to expect next:

• You will receive an email with a link to start your self-paced, online job application.
• Our hiring platform will guide you through a series of online “screening” assessments to check for basic job fit, job-related skills, and finally a few real-world job-specific assignments.

Important! If you do not receive an email from us:

• First, emails may take up to 15 minutes to send, refresh and check again.
• Second, check your spam and junk folders for an email from Crossover.com, mark as “Not Spam” since you will receive other emails as well.
• Third, we will send to whatever email account you indicated on the Apply form - by default, that is the email address you use as your LinkedIn username and it might be different than the one you have already checked.
• If all else fails, just reset your password by visiting https://www.crossover.com/auth/password-recovery if you already applied using LinkedIn EasyApply.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-4415-US-Philadel-YouthDevelopme.028