Demo

Counselor, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

Crossover
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026
LOCATION NOTE: This position is based in person at our Brownsville, Texas campus. We offer relocation support.

Do you excel at challenging conventional approaches? Are you drawn to opportunities that combine meaningful challenge, bold adventure, and the power to transform lives? Alpha Schools represents a fusion of educational innovation and unlimited possibility—and we want you to join our pioneering work at the Brownsville campus.

Alpha is not a traditional school; it's a transformation. Move beyond lectures, static classrooms, and standardized testing. Picture instead an environment where children achieve double the learning in half the time, supported by you—a dynamic, motivational leader—who transforms education into an exciting journey toward mastery and essential life competencies. A unique detail: SpaceX is our neighbor. The cutting edge of learning meets the cutting edge of space innovation.

Alpha students go beyond traditional learning. They excel academically through adaptive technology and mastery-driven approaches, while simultaneously building essential capabilities such as public speaking, leadership, and critical problem-solving. We need someone who can ignite the drive that propels students to embrace challenges and unlock their full potential.

Consider applying if…

  • You're prepared to help reimagine the possibilities of education.
  • You have a background in motivating, inspiring, or mentoring young people in unconventional environments (such as camp counseling, sports coaching, etc.).
  • You embody the qualities of a role model with infectious passion for excellence.

What makes Alpha compelling?

  • A distinctive adventure: This extends beyond employment—it's a chance to participate in an educational transformation within a dynamic, distinctive community.
  • Meaningful impact: Contribute to developing a new generation of learners who excel both academically and emotionally.
  • Strong compensation: You should not sacrifice income to pursue work that matters to you.
  • Professional advancement: We invest in your growth through coaching, training programs, and leadership tracks.
  • A collaborative, purpose-driven team: Become part of a community of dedicated high achievers who share a vision for reinventing education.

This represents your opportunity to build the future of learning—and advance your career.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Facilitating Workshops: Create and deliver workshops that prompt students to think, "I never knew I was capable of this!" You'll teach practical skills—from public speaking to entrepreneurship—that truly inspire.
  • Conducting daily Motivation Sessions: Begin each day by guiding students to establish meaningful goals and develop the mindset to achieve them.
  • Supporting student achievement: Apply tested frameworks to ensure every student reaches ambitious academic and personal objectives.
  • Developing individualized motivational approaches: Collaborate with students to create reward systems and incentives that foster intrinsic excellence.

What You Won’t Be Doing

  • Conventional instruction: Leave behind chalkboards and traditional lectures. At Alpha, students master core subjects through advanced applications—your function is to mentor, inspire, and enhance their educational experience.
  • Implementing discipline: We reject punitive measures. You will instead employ reasoning and positive reinforcement to build a respectful, dynamic learning environment.

Counselor Key Responsibilities

Basic Requirements

  • Ability to work on-site in Brownsville, TX. Relocation support is provided.
  • Bachelor's degree in any field.
  • Demonstrated experience applying a growth mindset to attain high performance levels
  • Strong energy and an inclination to elevate others.
  • A commitment to connecting with, inspiring, and motivating students in grades K-8.
  • Authorization to work legally in the US without requiring visa 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 $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.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5234-US-Chicago-Counselor.001

Salary : $100,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Counselor, Alpha - $100,000/year USD?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Counselor, Alpha - $100,000/year USD career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$78,915 - $97,110
Income Estimation: 
$121,834 - $149,542
Income Estimation: 
$85,989 - $115,009
Income Estimation: 
$54,645 - $107,576
Income Estimation: 
$63,454 - $101,244
Income Estimation: 
$53,080 - $99,161
Income Estimation: 
$87,640 - $113,243
Income Estimation: 
$77,897 - $116,523
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Crossover

  • Crossover Washington, DC
  • You've tested yourself in demanding environments—competitive sports, high-stakes performance, or leadership roles—and now you're looking for work where tha... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Crossover Washington, DC
  • On-site in Houston, TX — campuses in Central Houston, South Houston, or The Woodlands (relocation assistance available) $100,000 annual salary, distributed... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Crossover Las Vegas, NV
  • $120,000/year salary, weekly pay, plus health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one On-site at a single Alpha campus in Beverly Hills, La Jolla (Sa... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Crossover Salt Lake, UT
  • On-site in Houston, TX — campuses in Central Houston, South Houston, or The Woodlands (relocation assistance available) $100,000 annual salary, distributed... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Counselor, Alpha - $100,000/year USD jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Crossover Chicago, IL
  • LOCATION NOTE: This is an in-person position based at one of our campus locations. If you're someone who prefers action over hesitation and ownership over ... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Crossover Chicago, IL
  • Most admissions roles prioritize volume. This one is designed to safeguard quality. Alpha is constructing a school model unlike any other in scope or execu... more
  • 19 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!