What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Success Coach, Alpha - $120,000/year USD position at Crossover?
- On-site positions available in Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA
- $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- Relocation assistance provided for candidates who need to move
Alpha is creating something different: a student-driven model that operates at the velocity of ability rather than the rhythm of standardized curriculum.
You won't be overseeing 30 desks or adhering to district-mandated lesson plans. Instead, you'll guide small cohorts of self-motivated learners eager to accelerate, explore deeper, and take ownership of their academic journey. If your success came through non-traditional channels (such as competitive arenas, athletics, entrepreneurial ventures, or creative disciplines) and you understand how to convert ambition into achievement, this position lets you translate that expertise into student outcomes.
Teaching certification not necessary. Exceptional performance essential.
Mentor talent. Shape trajectories. Submit your application today.
What You Will Be Doing
- Engaging students daily through direct, peer-level motivation and mentorship
- Leveraging adaptive learning technology and AI tools to enable individualized pacing for each learner
- Facilitating small-group sessions centered on leadership development, life skills, and practical success frameworks
- Supporting students in identifying personal strengths and broadening their aspirations via customized development plans
- Participating in the continuous evolution of Alpha's educational approach through data contribution, insight sharing, and innovative thinking
- Delivering instruction in core academic subjects - technology handles that
Creating an environment where young students develop enthusiasm for learning while advancing academically at 2x speed using AI
Basic Requirements
- Ability to work on-site at Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA
- Bachelor's degree from any discipline
- Proven track record of exceptional achievement (such as top academic distinctions, D1/Olympic-level athletics, national-level competitions, etc.)
- 3 years of direct experience working with K–8 students in mentoring, coaching, or teaching roles
- Excellent verbal communication and public speaking abilities
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 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-5607-US-Alexandr-StudentSuccess.006
Salary : $120,000