Director of Learning & Development, Alpha

• In-person:
  Beverly Hills, CA;
  La Jolla (San Diego), CA;
  Piedmont, CA;
  South Bay (LA), CA;
  Greenwich, CT;
  Boca Raton, FL;
  Miami, 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 one

Students at Alpha don't passively attend lectures. They advance through adaptive applications at twice the speed of conventional classrooms while simultaneously developing practical life competencies. Your responsibility is ensuring three core commitments are fulfilled for every child in your group: they develop a genuine enthusiasm for school, they progress at twice the standard rate, and they acquire capabilities no traditional curriculum provides.

You will also mentor the Guides who uphold these identical commitments throughout your campus.

• Facilitating one‑hour interactive life skills and social‑emotional learning (SEL) sessions with K‑8 students covering subjects such as public speaking and concentration, adhering to Alpha's established framework.
• Conducting daily motivational sessions designed to ensure 100% of students achieve their weekly application targets through age‑appropriate incentive structures including school currency and performance leaderboards.
• Developing Guides via direct observation, specific feedback, and practical training so they execute sessions with equivalent enthusiasm and accuracy.
• Analyzing Coachbot data and student records to determine which individuals require support, then providing direct intervention.
• Personally mentoring your designated cohort of students, demonstrating the coaching and motivational techniques you require from all Guides.

• Develop lesson plans or create curriculum content. Students progress through adaptive applications; your focus is making the people supporting them exceptional.
• Delivering traditional classroom lectures. You're primarily an engagement specialist, minimally a content expert; if you prefer standing at a whiteboard, this role isn't appropriate.
• Compromising standards due to pressure from parents or administration. When a student achieves 99%, the response remains "not yet" — and you'll receive full organizational support to maintain that threshold.
• Remaining in an office handling administrative documents. The majority of your day involves direct interaction with students and Guides.
• Awaiting extended periods for performance assessment. Data is accessible in real-time through Coachbot, and adjustments occur immediately.

Execute Alpha's 3 Promises for both your student cohort and the Guides under your leadership: every child develops enthusiasm for school, advances at twice the standard pace, and acquires authentic life competencies.

• Currently 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;
  Miami, 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 field.
• Demonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training frameworks.
• Proven history of managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including recruitment and performance‑based dismissal decisions.
• Background in coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and outcomes.
• Experience engaging with youth aged 5–14 in educational or developmental contexts.
• Competency in leveraging data and metrics to inform decisions and foster continuous improvement.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology, or Business.
• Experience as an athletic coach, camp director, or youth program coordinator where you directly inspired children…