Senior Instructional Coach, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

On-site in Piedmont, CA | Chicago, IL | Bethesda, MD$200,000 annual salary, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins day oneRelocation assistance providedThe kindest response to a student who scored 99% is to clarify it isn't 100%. If that statement makes you uneasy, this position won't be the right fit. If it resonates, continue reading.Students at Alpha don't absorb material through traditional lectures. They accelerate through adaptive applications, master academic content at double the speed of conventional classrooms, and develop practical life competencies throughout. Your responsibility is ensuring three core commitments are met for every student in your cohort: genuine enthusiasm for school, learning velocity at 2x the standard rate, and acquisition of skills that extend beyond any textbook. You'll also develop the Guides who execute these same commitments across your campus.Each morning begins with analytics. Data reveals which students are progressing and which require additional support. By mid-morning you're facilitating a live session, guiding K-8 learners through public speaking exercises or concentration-building activities using Alpha's established framework. Post-lunch you're observing a Guide in action, then providing them with three concrete steps to refine their execution. On certain days you serve as the motivational catalyst during engagement sessions, transforming leaderboard rankings into momentum. You maintain direct involvement with your own student cohort while simultaneously elevating Guides to meet your benchmark and as they rise to that standard, your influence scales from a single cohort to an entire campus.You'll witness reserved children present with confidence to adults. You'll observe a student who once "despised school" request to remain after hours. And you'll understand that the standard you maintained is precisely what enabled their growth because upholding the bar demonstrates your belief in their ability to reach it.If you've broken records, transformed underperformers into high achievers, and are prepared to do the same for young learners: submit your application now.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating one-hour live sessions with K-8 students focused on life competencies such as public speaking, concentration, and constructive feedback exchange, adhering to Alpha's established playbookDeveloping Guides through direct observation, precise feedback, and active mentorship so they execute sessions with equivalent energy and rigorDirecting daily engagement sessions designed to drive 100% of students toward weekly learning targets using developmentally appropriate motivators including school currency systems and competitive leaderboardsAnalyzing Coachbot data and student records to pinpoint individuals requiring intervention, then providing direct supportDirectly mentoring your own small student cohort, demonstrating the coaching and motivational techniques you expect every Guide to employWhat You Won’t Be DoingDeveloping lesson plans or creating curriculum. Students progress through adaptive applications; your focus is elevating the people who support them.Delivering traditional lectures to a classroom. You're 80% performer, 20% content expert; if standing at a whiteboard appeals to you, this role isn't the match.Accepting "close enough" from a student. 100% mastery defines the standard, and reducing it doesn't constitute support.Spending time in an office managing administrative tasks. The majority of your day involves direct engagement with students and Guides.Senior Instructional Coach Key ResponsibilitiesExecute Alpha's 3 Promises: every student demonstrates genuine love for school, achieves learning at 2x velocity, and masters essential life skills, throughout your cohort and across the cohorts managed by your Guides.Basic RequirementsCurrently residing in or prepared to relocate to Piedmont, CA; Chicago, IL; or Bethesda, MD (relocation assistance available)Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related disciplineMinimum 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or comparable fieldDemonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training systemsProven history of managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including recruitment and performance-based termination responsibilitiesBackground in coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and outcomesProfessional experience working with youth aged 5-14 in educational or developmental contextsCompetence using data and performance metrics to inform decisions and foster continuous improvementLegal authorization to work in the United StatesNice-to-have RequirementsMaster's degree in Education, Psychology, or BusinessHistory as an athletic coach, camp director, or youth program coordinator where you directly inspired children to achieve quantifiable goalsTrack record coaching adults in positions where performance was monitored and evaluatedAbility to engage effectively in front of large groups of children. The caliber of presence that commands attention from a room of 8-year-olds.About AlphaWant 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 usThis 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 $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 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-5628-US-Alexandr-SeniorInstruct.003