Youth Education Manager, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

On-site locations: Beverly Hills, CA; La Jolla (San Diego), CA; Piedmont, CA; South Bay (LA), CA; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Seattle, WA (relocation assistance available)$200,000 annually, distributed weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage from day oneThe greatest support you can offer a student who achieves 99% is to withhold calling it 100%. Not out of apathy — but because you know they can reach it, and accepting less is the genuine disservice. If this reasoning resonates, continue reading. If it feels unnecessarily strict, this position will prove challenging.Students at Alpha don't passively absorb lectures. They advance through adaptive applications at double the speed of conventional classrooms while simultaneously developing practical life competencies. Your responsibility is ensuring three core commitments are met for every student in your group: they enjoy learning, they progress at 2x speed, and they acquire skills beyond any traditional curriculum. You will also mentor the Guides who uphold these same commitments throughout your campus.Data informs every choice, and every interaction happens in person. Your time divides between leading your own student group and coaching the Guides under your supervision — with identical expectations for both: quantifiable advancement, without compromise. When a Guide's session underperforms, you don't draft documentation; you observe directly, discuss immediately, and resolve it that same day.You'll witness reserved students present with confidence to adults. You'll encounter a child who once "despised school" requesting extra time. And you'll recognize that the standard you maintained is precisely what enabled their growth, because upholding high expectations demonstrates your belief in their potential.You may be initiating an entirely new campus and shaping the foundational culture of the school. As the campus evolves, your emphasis transitions from hands-on operator to coaching leader, cultivating the team that expands Alpha's approach throughout your area.If this opportunity appeals to you, submit your application now.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating one-hour interactive life skills and social-emotional learning (SEL) sessions with students in grades K-8 on subjects including public speaking and concentration, adhering to Alpha's established frameworkConducting daily engagement sessions that ensure 100% of students reach their weekly application targets through age-appropriate motivators such as campus currency and performance rankingsDeveloping Guides via direct observation, focused feedback, and practical training so they execute sessions with equivalent enthusiasm and accuracyAnalyzing Coachbot data and student records to determine who requires additional support, then providing that support directlyPersonally mentoring your designated student cohort, demonstrating the coaching and engagement methods you require from all GuidesWhat You Won’t Be DoingCreating lesson plans or building curriculum. Students engage with adaptive applications; your focus is elevating the people who support them.Delivering traditional classroom lectures. Your role is 80% performance, 20% content expertise; if you prefer standing at a whiteboard, this position isn't suitable.Compromising standards due to parent or administrative pressure. When a student achieves 99%, the response remains "not yet" — and you'll receive full support to maintain that expectation.Spending time in an office processing administrative tasks. The majority of your day involves direct interaction with students and Guides.Delaying performance discussions for scheduled reviews. Outcomes are visible in real-time via Coachbot, and adjustments occur immediately.Youth Education Manager Key ResponsibilitiesExecute Alpha's 3 Promises throughout your student cohort and the Guides you develop: every child enjoys school, advances at 2x speed, and cultivates genuine life skills.Basic RequirementsCurrently residing in or prepared to relocate to Beverly Hills, CA; La Jolla (San Diego), CA; Piedmont, CA; South Bay (LA), CA; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Seattle, WA (relocation assistance available)Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related discipline (Master's preferred; conventional teaching certifications are not required)Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or comparable areaDemonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training systemsProven history of managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including recruitment and performance-driven dismissal decisionsDemonstrated ability coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and outcomesPrior work with children ages 5–14 in educational or developmental contextsSkilled in leveraging data and metrics to inform decisions and foster 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 inspired children to achieve specific, measurable objectivesBackground coaching adults in positions where performance was monitored and evaluatedConfidence engaging large groups of children. The 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-Seattle-YouthEducation