Learning Coach, Alpha

Job Details

• On‑site position available in Chicago, IL;
  Miami, FL;
  Palo Alto, CA;
  Piedmont, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
• $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Relocation assistance provided for candidates who need to move

Can a 5-year-old learn twice as fast as conventional schools typically enable—if coached with the right approach?

Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K‑2 learners complete their core academic curriculum in only 2 hours daily through AI‑driven adaptive technology. Your role is not to deliver traditional instruction—it is to coach. You will facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, inspire students to reach their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and behaviors essential for long‑term success. This role is central to the most forward‑thinking school model in existence: you directly fulfill Alpha's 3 Promises to a dedicated group of students and transform their educational trajectory.

Coach excellence. Transform lives. Submit your application today.

• Facilitating one‑hour life skills sessions with K‑2 students, coaching them while reinforcing literacy skills delivered by Reading Specialists
• Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning platforms and meet their weekly academic targets
• Guiding emotional regulation, resilience, and problem‑solving through consistent routines and supportive engagement
• Monitoring student development and identifying challenges early, then refining approaches in partnership with your team
• Building a classroom environment that balances structure, energy, and individual connection

• Delivering instruction in core academic subjects—our adaptive Apps handle that

Inspiring children to learn at twice the traditional pace while fostering a love of school.

• Availability to work full‑time and in‑person at one of our campuses:
  Chicago, IL;
  Miami, FL;
  Palo Alto, CA;
  Piedmont, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with children ages 4–7 in educational settings, after school programs, coaching roles, or comparable contexts
• Strong storytelling ability and dynamic presentation skills: capable of captivating and maintaining the focus of young learners in group settings
• Capacity to maintain high expectations for both yourself and students, and motivate children to achieve their objectives
• Growth‑oriented mindset with a receptive attitude toward feedback and coaching
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Want 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!

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 $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 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‑5634‑US‑Washingt‑Learning Coach
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