Kindergarten Teacher, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

• On-site positions 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 on day one
• Relocation assistance provided for candidates willing to relocate
  
  

Can 5-year-olds learn at twice the speed of conventional schools when guided effectively?

Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our students in grades K-2 complete their core academic work in only 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive learning technology. Your role is not to deliver traditional instruction—it's to coach. You'll facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, encourage students to meet ambitious learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and behaviors essential for long-term success. This position is the cornerstone of the most forward-thinking school in the world: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a small cohort 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, providing coaching and supporting reading skills introduced by Reading Specialists
• Encouraging students to progress through adaptive learning applications and reach their weekly academic milestones
• Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and critical thinking through consistent routines and supportive interactions
• Monitoring student development and identifying challenges early, adapting approaches in partnership with your colleagues
• Building a classroom environment that is structured, engaging, and individualized
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Delivering instruction in core academic subjects - our adaptive platforms handle that
  
  

Kindergarten Teacher Key Responsibilities

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

Basic Requirements

• Must be available to work full-time and on-site at our campus 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 hands-on experience with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching, or comparable roles
• Captivating storyteller and dynamic presenter: capable of engaging and maintaining the focus of young children in group settings
• Capable of maintaining high expectations for both yourself and students, and motivating children to achieve their objectives
• Growth mindset and receptiveness to coaching
• Authorized to work legally 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-Orlando-KindergartenTe