Early Childhood Educator, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

• 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
• Planning to relocate? We provide relocation assistance
  
  

Can 5-year-olds accelerate their learning by 2× compared to conventional schools when given the right guidance?

Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 learners complete core academic content in only 2 hours per day through AI-driven adaptive technology. Your role is not to deliver traditional instruction—it's to coach. You'll facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, inspire students to reach their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines 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 dedicated 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, providing coaching and reinforcing literacy skills introduced by Reading Specialists
• Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning applications and meet their weekly academic targets
• Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and critical thinking through consistent routines and supportive interactions
• Monitoring student development and identifying concerns early, then adapting approaches in partnership with your team
• Building a classroom environment that balances structure, engagement, and individual connection
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Delivering instruction in core academic subjects - our Apps handle that
  
  

Early Childhood Educator Key Responsibilities

Inspiring students to learn 2x faster and develop a love for school

Basic Requirements

• Must be available to work full-time and in-person at our location in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• 3 years of experience engaging with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching, or comparable roles
• Strong storytelling ability and dynamic presentation skills: capable of captivating and maintaining the focus of young learners in group settings
• Capacity to maintain high expectations for both yourself and students, and motivate children to achieve their objectives
• Growth-oriented mindset and receptiveness to coaching
• Authorized to work in the US without requiring 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-Raleigh-EarlyChildhood.014