2nd Grade Teacher, Alpha - $120,000/year USD
On-site role 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, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins on day oneConsidering a move? We provide relocation assistanceCan 5-year-olds learn twice as fast as conventional schools permit when guided effectively?Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our kindergarten through second-grade students complete core academic work in only 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive learning systems. Your role is not to deliver lectures—it is to coach. You will facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, inspire children to meet ambitious learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success. This is the most critical position at the world's most forward-thinking school: you personally deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a focused group of students and transform their trajectories.Coach excellence. Transform lives. Submit your application today.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating one-hour life skills sessions with K-2 students, coaching them and reinforcing reading concepts delivered by Reading SpecialistsInspiring students to progress through adaptive learning applications and reach their weekly academic targetsGuiding emotional regulation, resilience, and problem-solving through consistent routines and supportive engagementMonitoring student development and requirements, identifying concerns proactively, and refining approaches alongside your teamBuilding a classroom environment that is structured, joyful, and individualizedWhat You Won’t Be DoingDelivering instruction in core subjects - our Apps handle that2nd Grade Teacher Key ResponsibilitiesMotivating children to learn 2x faster and develop a passion for schoolBasic RequirementsMust be available to work full-time and in-person at our campus in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Lake Forest (Orange County), CABachelor's degree in any discipline3+ years of hands-on experience with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching, or comparable rolesCaptivating storyteller and dynamic presenter: capable of engaging and maintaining the focus of young children in groupsCapable of maintaining high expectations for both yourself and students, and motivating kids to achieve their objectivesGrowth mindset and receptiveness to coachingLegally authorized to work in the US without sponsorshipAbout 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 $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-FortLaud-2ndGradeTeache