Classroom Coach, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

• On-site roles available in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA
• $120,000 annual salary, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Relocation assistance provided if you need to move
  
  

Can 5-year-olds learn twice as fast as conventional schools typically permit when coached effectively?

Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 students complete core academic material in only 2 hours per day through AI-driven adaptive learning systems. Your role is not to deliver traditional instruction—it is to coach. You will facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, inspire students to reach their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and behaviors essential for long-term success. This is the most critical position at the most forward-thinking school on the planet: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a focused group of students and transform their educational trajectory.

Coach excellence. Transform lives. Submit your application today.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitating one-hour life skills sessions with K-2 students, coaching them and reinforcing literacy skills introduced by Reading Specialists
• Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning platforms and meet their weekly academic targets
• Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and problem-solving through consistent routines and supportive engagement
• Monitoring student development and identifying challenges early, then adapting your approach in partnership with your team
• Building a classroom environment that balances structure, energy, and individual connection
  
  

Basic Requirements

Classroom Coach key responsibilities

• Must be available to work full-time and in-person at our campus in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Santa Monica, CA
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• 3 years of experience working with children ages 4–8 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching, or comparable roles
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills: capable of engaging and maintaining the focus of groups of young children
• Ability to maintain high expectations for yourself and students, and motivate kids to achieve their objectives
• Growth mindset and openness to coaching
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  
  

About Alpha

Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom?

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!

Working with us

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 www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5634-US-Jacksonv-ClassroomCoach.005