Youth Program Director, Alpha

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This position requires on‑site presence at our Brownsville, Texas campus. We provide relocation assistance.

Do you see yourself as someone who challenges conventional approaches? Are you seeking a role that combines meaningful challenge, excitement, and the opportunity to transform young lives? Alpha Schools represents a bold reimagining of education—and we’re looking for you to join our pioneering work at the Brownsville campus.

Alpha is not just another school; it's a transformational movement. Set aside traditional lectures, fixed classroom structures, and standardized assessments. Picture instead an environment where students achieve double the learning in half the time, empowered by you—a dynamic, motivating leader—who transforms education into an engaging pursuit of mastery and essential life competencies. A notable detail:
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Alpha students go beyond conventional learning. They excel academically through adaptive technology and mastery‑driven approaches, while simultaneously building vital life competencies including public speaking, leadership, and critical thinking. We need someone who can ignite the drive that motivates students to embrace challenges and unlock their full capabilities.

• You’re prepared to reshape the boundaries of education.
• You bring experience inspiring, guiding, or mentoring young people in unconventional environments (such as camp counselor, sports coach, etc.).
• You exemplify excellence and project infectious enthusiasm.

• A distinctive journey:
  This role transcends typical employment—it's a chance to participate in an educational transformation within a dynamic, distinctive community.
• Lasting influence:
  Contribute to developing a new wave of learners who excel both academically and personally.
• Strong compensation:
  Pursuing meaningful work shouldn't require financial sacrifice.
• Professional advancement:
  We invest in your growth with coaching, structured training, and leadership progression.
• Collaborative, purpose‑driven culture:
  Become part of a community of passionate innovators dedicated to reimagining education.

• Facilitating workshops:
  Create and deliver workshops that prompt students to think, “I never knew I was capable of this!” You’ll teach practical competencies—from public speaking to entrepreneurship—that energize and empower.
• Conducting daily motivation sessions:
  Begin each day by guiding students to establish ambitious goals and cultivate the mindset necessary to achieve them.
• Driving student attainment:
  Apply established frameworks to ensure each student reaches challenging academic and personal benchmarks.
• Developing personalized motivational approaches:
  Collaborate with students to craft reward systems and incentives that foster internally driven excellence.

• Conventional instruction:
  Leave behind chalkboards and lecture‑based teaching. Alpha students master core content through advanced applications—you’re here to mentor, motivate, and enhance their educational experience.
• Implementing discipline:
  Punishment has no place here. You’ll employ reasoning and positive reinforcement to build a respectful, stimulating atmosphere.

• Willingness to work in person in Brownsville, TX. Relocation assistance is available.
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Experience employing a growth mindset to achieve a high level of performance.
• High level of energy and a desire to boost others up.
• A desire to connect, inspire, and motivate K‑8th grade students.
• Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

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!

This 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 $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult  for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5234-US-Durham-Youth Program Di .
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