Youth Education Manager, 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/year, paid weekly | Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day oneThe most meaningful support you can give a student who achieves 99% is to refuse to round it up to 100%. Not because you lack empathy — because you know they're capable of reaching it, and accepting less is the true disservice. If that principle resonates, continue reading. If it feels too rigid, this position will likely frustrate you.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 to ensure three core commitments are fulfilled for every child in your cohort: they develop a genuine love for learning, they progress at 2x the standard rate, and they acquire capabilities that extend beyond traditional academics. You'll also mentor the Guides who uphold these same commitments throughout your campus.Each morning begins with data review. Coachbot analytics reveal which students are progressing smoothly and which require intervention. By late 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 providing them with three concrete action steps to refine their approach. On certain days you're conducting motivation huddles, converting leaderboard rankings and school currency into momentum that re-engages reluctant learners.You'll witness reserved children present with poise before adults. You'll observe a student who once "despised school" request extra time. And you'll recognize that the standard you maintained is precisely what enabled their growth, because maintaining high expectations demonstrates your confidence in their potential.If you've exceeded benchmarks, transformed underperformers into achievers, and you're prepared to do it for young learners, apply 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, using Alpha's structured curriculum frameworkConducting daily motivation sessions designed to drive 100% student achievement of weekly app-based goals through age-appropriate incentive systems including school currency and leaderboardsDeveloping Guides through direct observation, precise feedback, and practical coaching so they execute workshops with equivalent energy and accuracyAnalyzing Coachbot analytics and student data to pinpoint individuals requiring support, then delivering personal interventionDirectly mentoring your assigned student cohort, demonstrating the coaching and motivational techniques you expect all Guides to employWhat 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 traditional lectures to a classroom. You're 80% motivator, 20% content expert; if you prefer standing at a whiteboard, this role isn't suited for you.Accepting "close enough" from a student. 100% mastery remains the standard, and compromising it doesn't serve them.Spending time in an office processing administrative documents. The majority of your day involves direct interaction with students and Guides.Waiting extended periods for performance data. Results appear in real-time through Coachbot and adjustments occur immediately.Youth Education Manager Key ResponsibilitiesExecute Alpha's 3 Promises throughout your cohort and among the Guides under your leadership: every child develops enthusiasm for school, learns at double the standard pace, and cultivates genuine life competencies.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 degree preferred; traditional teaching certifications are not required)Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related areaDemonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training initiativesProven history of managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including responsibility for hiring and performance-based termination decisionsExperience providing coaching, mentorship, or constructive feedback to enhance engagement and outcomesProfessional experience working with children ages 5–14 in educational or developmental environmentsStrong capability in leveraging data and metrics to inform decisions and drive ongoing 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 goalsHistory of coaching adults in positions where performance was systematically measured and evaluatedNatural ability to engage 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-NewYork-YouthEducation