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

Join the team building school around student growth

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members.

Education work that pays like it matters: Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience.

A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it.

Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career.

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, W2 employee position with immediate access to benefits (https://support.crossover.com/article/7581-w2-benefits-u-s-paychex-paid-only). All roles are year-long positions. The compensation level for this role is $120,000 USD/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-Elgin-ClassroomCoach.001