Learning Guide, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

• ESSENTIAL NOTICE: This position requires physical presence at our campuses in Miami, FL; New York City, NY or San Francisco, CA.
  
  

You've consistently been at the top of your game—someone who doesn't just meet expectations but shatters them. Perhaps you've competed at elite levels, led teams through challenging terrain, or achieved recognition on significant platforms. Now, you're seeking purpose that matches your potential—a chance to transform your excellence into something truly consequential.

At Alpha, we're revolutionizing the educational landscape by creating a school that breaks boundaries, accelerates growth, and empowers students to drive their own learning journey. We've eliminated conventional constraints like textbooks, lectures, and artificial limitations because we believe children can achieve exponentially more in less time when given the right environment. Our approach isn't about teaching—it's about guiding, coaching, and challenging students to discover capabilities beyond their imagination.

Your role will be to spark intellectual curiosity, cultivate personal accountability, and foster an unlimited growth mindset. This position transcends traditional instruction—it's about exemplifying peak performance and channeling your achievements into catalysts for student success. If you're passionate about elevating young minds to think critically, advance rapidly, and dream ambitiously, Alpha is your platform for impact.

What You Will Be Doing

• Engaging and inspiring students through hands-on mentorship—focusing on individual coaching rather than traditional instruction
• Leveraging cutting-edge AI and adaptive learning technologies to facilitate personalized educational journeys
• Orchestrating dynamic small-group sessions that develop essential life competencies, leadership qualities, and practical success strategies
• Guiding students through personalized growth mapping to identify and amplify their unique talents and expand their aspirations
• Actively participating in the evolution of Alpha's innovative learning framework by providing actionable insights, data-driven feedback, and transformative ideas
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Following prescribed curriculum formats, evaluating standardized assignments, or enforcing conventional classroom discipline
• Providing basic academic assistance or supervision—our mission extends far beyond remedial support
• Working within inflexible parameters that restrict innovation or personal contribution
• Sidelining technological integration—our methodology embraces advanced tools as accelerators for development, not substitutes for human connection
  
  

Learning Guide Key Responsibilities

Cultivate a boundless mindset in students and facilitate exceptional developmental progress through strategic implementation of technology, personalized mentorship, and by consistently modeling the highest standards of achievement.

Basic Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree (field of study open)
• Verifiable track record of exceptional achievement (such as academic distinctions, Division I/Olympic sports participation, performance in national competitions, or equivalent accomplishments)
• Proven experience interacting with K–8 students in mentorship, athletic coaching, or educational roles
• Exceptional interpersonal communication abilities and confident presentation skills
• Authorization to work within the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Commitment to on-site work at one of our campus locations: Miami, FL; New York City, NY; or San Francisco, CA
  
  

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-5607-US-Stamford-LearningGuide.005