What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personalized Learning Guide K-2, Alpha - $120,000/year USD position at Crossover?
- On-campus position in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
- $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- Considering relocation? We provide support
Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 learners complete core academic work in only 2 hours daily 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 children to reach their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success. This is Alpha's most critical position at the world's most forward-thinking school: you directly fulfill 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 learners, providing coaching and reinforcing literacy concepts delivered 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 individual student development and challenges, identifying concerns proactively, and modifying approaches in partnership with your team
- Building a classroom environment that balances structure, playfulness, and individualized attention
- Delivering instruction in core subjects - our Apps handle that
Motivating 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 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 hands-on experience with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching roles, or comparable contexts
- Dynamic communicator and engaging presenter: capable of capturing and maintaining the focus of young children in group settings
- Capable of maintaining high expectations for both yourself and students, while motivating children to achieve their objectives
- Growth-oriented mindset and receptiveness to coaching
- Legal authorization to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
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-Piedmont-PersonalizedLe.002
Salary : $120,000