Director of Learning & Development, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

On-site in Bethesda, MD | Chicago, IL | Piedmont, CA$200,000 annually, paid weekly. Health, dental, and vision coverage from day oneRelocation assistance availableThe kindest thing you can do for a student who earned 99% is to withhold calling it 100%. If that idea troubles you, this role is not a fit. If it resonates, continue reading.Students at Alpha do not attend traditional lectures. They advance through adaptive applications, mastering material at double the rate of conventional classrooms while developing practical life competencies. Your responsibility is to ensure three commitments are fulfilled for every student in your group: they develop a love of learning, they progress at 2x speed, and they acquire skills beyond any textbook. You will also develop the Guides who deliver these same commitments throughout your campus.Your day begins with data review. Analytics reveal which students are progressing and which require intervention. By mid-morning you are facilitating a live workshop, guiding a group of K-8 learners through exercises in public speaking or concentration using Alpha's established framework. After lunch you observe a Guide's session, then provide them with three concrete actions to refine their execution. On certain days you serve as the motivational force in energy-building sessions, converting leaderboard rankings into momentum. You remain directly engaged with your own student group while cultivating Guides who can meet your benchmark, and as they succeed, your influence extends from a single cohort to an entire campus.You will witness reserved children present with confidence to adults. You will see a student who once "despised school" request to remain after hours. And you will understand that the standard you maintained is precisely what enabled their growth, because upholding expectations demonstrates your belief in their capacity to meet them.If you have broken records, transformed underperformers into high achievers, and are prepared to do this for children: apply immediately.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating one-hour live workshops for K-8 students covering life competencies such as public speaking, concentration, and feedback exchange, using Alpha's established curriculumDeveloping Guides through direct observation, precise feedback, and practical coaching so they execute workshops with equivalent energy and accuracyConducting daily motivational sessions designed to drive 100% of students toward weekly learning targets using developmentally appropriate incentives including school currency and competitive leaderboardsAnalyzing Coachbot data and student records to determine which individuals require support, then providing direct interventionDirectly mentoring your own small student group, demonstrating the coaching and motivational techniques you expect from all GuidesWhat You Won’t Be DoingCreating lesson plans or developing curriculum. Students advance through adaptive applications; your role is to make the people supporting them exceptional.Delivering traditional lectures. You are 80% motivator, 20% content expert; if your preference is standing at a whiteboard, this role is not suitable.Accepting "close enough" from students. 100% mastery is the standard, and reducing it is not compassion.Working from an office reviewing administrative documents. The majority of your time is spent in direct contact with students and Guides.Director Of Learning & Development Key ResponsibilitiesFulfill Alpha's 3 Promises: every student loves school, learns at 2x pace, and masters life skills, throughout your cohort and the cohorts managed by your Guides.Basic RequirementsCurrently located in or willing to relocate to Bethesda, MD; Chicago, IL; or Piedmont, CA (relocation assistance provided)Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related disciplineMinimum 5 years of experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related areaDemonstrated experience designing and executing educational programs, curricula, or training initiativesProven history of managing a team of 5+ individuals, including hiring and making performance-based termination decisionsExperience providing coaching, mentoring, or constructive feedback to enhance engagement and performanceExperience working with children ages 5-14 in educational or developmental environmentsCapability in leveraging data and metrics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvementLegal authorization to work in the United StatesNice-to-have RequirementsMaster's degree in Education, Psychology, or BusinessExperience as an athletic coach, camp director, or youth program leader where you directly motivated children to achieve measurable objectivesBackground coaching adults in positions where performance was measured and evaluatedConfidence performing before large groups of children. The type of presence that commands attention in a room full 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-SandySpr-DirectorofLear.018