Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Austin, Texas campus. We offer relocation assistance to ease your transition.
Join Alpha on our journey to revolutionize education! We're seeking a visionary leader who can unlock limitless possibilities for our students. If you're adept at building high-performing teams and passionate about innovative youth development, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
In this pivotal role, you'll have the freedom and resources to elevate our avant-garde learning methodology. Grounded in learning science and fueled by adaptive technology, we're pushing the boundaries of education. Your expertise will be the driving force behind this transformation.
As the catalyst, coach, and strategist for our Guides – the dynamic facilitators of learning – your leadership will shape their connection with students. From crafting playbooks and feedback systems to exemplifying outstanding facilitation, your influence will be profound.
Envision merging your elite coaching skills with a fervor for youth development. Envision leading a team that ensures our students not only succeed but excel, discovering hidden talents and essential life skills. If you've broken records, turned around struggling ventures, or achieved the 'impossible,' you're exactly who we're looking for.
Why choose Alpha?
- Competitive compensation – we believe you shouldn't have to compromise financially to work in education
- Comprehensive benefits and generous time off – we value our team and offer an extensive benefits package and paid leave
- A culture of growth and learning – we embody the growth mindset we expect from our students, offering coaching, training, and leadership opportunities
- Relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
If you have what it takes to build a stellar team, join Alpha to help us transform education!
What you will be doing
- Training and nurturing a team of Guides to execute the Alpha learning system with unparalleled excellence
- Developing Guide Playbooks that outline best practices for facilitation, crafting engaging learning activities, and overcoming challenges
- Providing consistent, actionable feedback to Guides to enhance student engagement and success
- Directly mentoring a select group of students, demonstrating expert coaching and motivational techniques
What you will NOT be doing
- Crafting lesson plans – your role is to train Guides to facilitate student learning via adaptive apps, focusing on their development as exceptional facilitators
- Compromising on standards – our passing threshold is 100%, and it's your responsibility to uphold that standard
- Delivering dull training – you'll energize Guides with engaging, high-impact, hands-on development sessions
Key responsibilities
Train and cultivate a team of Guides to implement the Alpha system with world-class excellence.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or a related field.
- Proven experience in creating and executing innovative educational programs, curricula, or training initiatives.
- Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities with a talent for building, managing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
- Experience working with youth (ages 5-18) in an educational or developmental role.
- Proficiency in data analysis and utilizing metrics for decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to work on-site in Austin, Texas. Relocation support is provided.
- Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
How it works
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.
STEP 1
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 2
Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 3
Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 4
Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 5
Accept Job Offer.
STEP 6
Celebrate!
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Why Crossover
Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.
The Olympics of work
It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.
Premium pay for premium talent
Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.
Shortlist by skills, not bias
We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.
