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

In-person: Piedmont, CA; Greenwich, CT; Chicago, IL; Bethesda, MD; or New York City, NY (relocation assistance available)$200,000 annually, paid weekly | Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day oneThe most valuable support you can offer a student who achieves 99% is to withhold calling it 100%. Not from indifference — but from the conviction that they can reach it, and that lowering the standard is the true disservice. If that principle resonates, continue reading. If it feels severe, this position will likely frustrate you.Alpha students don't attend lectures. They advance through adaptive applications at double the speed of conventional classrooms while simultaneously developing practical life competencies. Your responsibility is ensuring three commitments are fulfilled for every child in your cohort: they love attending school, they learn twice as fast, and they acquire skills no traditional textbook provides. You simultaneously develop the Guides who deliver these same commitments throughout your campus.Your days begin with data review. Coachbot analytics reveal which students are progressing and which require intervention. By mid-morning you're facilitating a live life skills workshop with your K-8 cohort, executing Alpha's established framework. Post-lunch you're observing a Guide's session, then debriefing them with three precise actions to refine their execution. Certain days involve leading motivation huddles, converting leaderboard competitions and campus currency into momentum that re-engages hesitant learners.You'll witness reserved children present with confidence to adults. You'll observe a student who previously "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 capacity to exceed it.If you've demolished benchmarks, transformed underperformers into top achievers, and you're prepared to replicate this for children, submit your application now.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating one-hour live life skills and social-emotional learning (SEL) sessions with K-8 students covering topics such as public speaking and concentration, adhering to Alpha's structured frameworkConducting daily motivation sessions designed to propel 100% of students toward their weekly application goals through age-appropriate motivators including campus currency and leaderboardsDeveloping Guides via observation, precise feedback, and direct coaching so they execute workshops with equivalent energy and accuracyAnalyzing Coachbot analytics and student data to pinpoint who requires intervention, then personally delivering that interventionDirectly mentoring your assigned cohort of students, demonstrating the coaching and motivation techniques you require from every GuideWhat You Won’t Be DoingCreating lesson plans or developing curriculum. Students progress through adaptive apps; your focus is elevating the people who support them.Delivering lectures before a classroom. You're 80% performer, 20% content expert; if you prefer standing at a whiteboard, this role isn't suitable.Granting exceptions when a student is "nearly there." 100% mastery remains the standard, and compromising it isn't compassion.Operating from an office reviewing administrative documents. The majority of your time is spent directly engaging with students and Guides.Awaiting weekly performance updates. Results appear live in Coachbot and adjustments occur immediately.Director Of Learning & Development Key ResponsibilitiesExecute Alpha's 3 Promises throughout your cohort and among the Guides under your leadership: every child loves school, learns at 2x speed, and develops genuine life skills.Basic RequirementsCurrently located in or willing to relocate to Piedmont, CA; Greenwich, CT; Chicago, IL; Bethesda, MD; or New York City, NY (relocation assistance available)Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related discipline (Master's preferred; traditional teaching certifications are not sought)Minimum 5 years of experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related areaDemonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training initiativesProven track record managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including recruitment and performance-based termination decisionsDemonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and performanceBackground working with youth ages 5–14 in educational or developmental contextsExpertise using 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 coordinator where you directly motivated children to achieve quantifiable goalsBackground coaching adults in positions where performance was measured and evaluatedConfidence performing before large groups of children. The type 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-Frisco-DirectorofLear.023