Youth Development Specialist, Alpha

On-site in Houston, TX at Central Houston, South Houston, or The Woodlands campus (relocation assistance available). Compensation: $100,000 per year, paid weekly, with full health, dental, and vision coverage beginning day one.

Alpha School redefines education with AI‑driven learning and a focus on life skill development for Pre‑K through 8th grade students.

• Facilitating one‑hour life skill workshops for Pre‑K–8 students covering public speaking, concentration, teamwork, and constructive feedback.
• Conducting daily individual and small‑group motivational sessions, analyzing student progress through Coachbot analytics, and ensuring 100% completion of weekly benchmarks.
• Overseeing and assessing Test2
  
  Pass evaluations to confirm mastery of each life skill beyond participation.
• Adapting coaching methods across diverse age groups, from high‑energy Pre‑K children to 8th‑grade students needing accountability.
• Cultivating authentic connections to support students through resistance, distraction, and uncertainty.

• Delivering lectures or traditional academic content.
• Creating lesson plans or curriculum materials from scratch.
• Handling parent communications or administrative duties.
• Evaluating homework or preparing students for standardized tests.
• Operating independently; you will work within a campus team that provides feedback and mutual accountability.

• Guarantee that every student in your cohort develops enthusiasm for school, achieves mastery of critical life skills, and completes 100% of academic objectives through adaptive learning technology.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 3+ years of direct experience working with Pre‑K–8 students in teaching, coaching, counseling, or youth program management roles.
• Demonstrated experience motivating or coaching Pre‑K–8 students toward objectives, with at least one concrete example you can articulate.
• Regular use of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude.
• Availability to work on‑site at Alpha’s Central Houston, South Houston, or The Woodlands campus.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

• Background in youth sports coaching, camp management, or after‑school programming with direct accountability for motivating children.
• History of significant personal accomplishment such as academic distinctions, competitive sports, or leadership positions.
• Storytelling capability: ability to maintain attention of a group of 12‑year‑olds for an hour without volume escalation.
• Proven success motivating disengaged or reluctant students and converting them into engaged participants.