Youth Development 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; Miami Beach, FL; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY (relocation assistance available)$200,000 annually, distributed weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage from day oneThe most meaningful support you can offer a student who achieves 99% is to withhold calling it 100%. Not from apathy — but from conviction that they can reach it, and that lowering standards represents the true disservice. If this reasoning resonates, continue reading. If it feels overly demanding, this position will likely prove difficult.Alpha students do not attend traditional lectures. They advance through adaptive applications at double the speed of conventional classrooms while simultaneously developing practical life competencies. Your role ensures three commitments are fulfilled for every student in your group: they develop genuine enthusiasm for learning, they progress at twice the normal rate, and they acquire capabilities no conventional curriculum provides. You simultaneously guide the campus staff who uphold these same commitments across your location.All choices are data-informed and all interactions are conducted in person. Your time divides between your assigned student group and the staff members you develop — with identical expectations for both: quantifiable advancement, without compromise. When a staff member's session underperforms, you do not generate documentation; you observe directly, discuss immediately, and resolve it that same day.You will observe reserved students deliver presentations confidently to adults. You will witness a child who previously "despised school" request extended time. And you will recognize that the expectations you maintained are precisely what enabled their growth, because maintaining standards demonstrates your belief in their capability to meet them.You may establish a completely new campus location from inception and create the foundational culture that shapes the institution. As the location develops, your emphasis transitions from operational leadership to team development, cultivating the staff that expands Alpha's approach throughout your area.If this opportunity appeals to you, submit your application immediately.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating structured one-hour life skills and social-emotional learning (SEL) sessions with students in grades K-8 covering topics such as public speaking and concentration, using Alpha's established curriculum frameworkConducting daily engagement sessions ensuring 100% student achievement of weekly application-based learning targets through age-appropriate motivation systems including school currency and performance rankingsDeveloping Guides via direct observation, specific feedback, and practical training so they execute sessions with equivalent enthusiasm and accuracy to your standardAnalyzing Coachbot data and individual student records to determine intervention needs, then providing direct personal supportDirectly mentoring your assigned student cohort, demonstrating the guidance and motivation techniques you require from all GuidesWhat You Won’t Be DoingCreating lesson plans or building curriculum content. Students progress through adaptive applications; your responsibility is maximizing the effectiveness of the people supporting them.Delivering traditional classroom instruction. Your role is 80% engaging facilitator, 20% content expert; if you prefer whiteboard-centered teaching, this role does not align.Compromising standards due to external pressure from parents or administration. When a student achieves 99%, the response is "not yet" — and you will receive organizational support to maintain that position.Working primarily from an office processing administrative tasks. The majority of your time involves direct interaction with students and Guides.Waiting extended periods for performance evaluation. Outcomes are visible in real-time through Coachbot and adjustments occur immediately.Youth Development Manager Key ResponsibilitiesExecute Alpha's 3 Promises throughout your student cohort and the Guide team you develop: every student develops enthusiasm for learning, progresses at twice the standard pace, and acquires authentic life competencies.Basic RequirementsCurrently located 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; Miami Beach, FL; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY (relocation assistance available)Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred; conventional teaching certifications are not required)Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related disciplineDemonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training systemsProven history of managing teams of 5 or more individuals, including recruitment and performance-based termination responsibilitiesDemonstrated ability coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and outcomesProfessional experience working with children ages 5–14 in educational or developmental contextsSkilled in leveraging data and performance 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 motivated children toward quantifiable objectivesBackground coaching adults in positions where performance was measured and evaluatedConfidence presenting to 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-YouthDevelopme