Guide Assistant
$15 USD/hour

Austin or Brownsville, United States
Semi-flexible schedule. Work any 10 - 30 hours of your choosing between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday.
In-person
Short-term contract
part-time (15 hrs/week)

Guide Assistant   $15 USD/hour

Description

Ready to make a difference this semester? Join Alpha, the most innovative school in the world, and be part of a revolution in education! At Alpha, kids crush academics in just two hours a day, thrive in dynamic workshops, and develop life skills that set them up for success beyond the classroom.

Play a crucial role in empowering students to achieve their limitless potential while working in a vibrant, tech-driven environment.

Here's what you need to know:

  • Location: Austin or Brownsville, TX campus
  • Hours: 10-30 hours per week
  • Schedule: You pick within school hours, Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm
  • Pay: $15 per hour
  • Start date: Immediate

At Alpha, we believe every student deserves to love learning. That’s why we combine cutting-edge technology with personalized, mastery-based education to help students learn 2X faster and thrive socially and emotionally. This is your chance to be part of a school that prioritizes growth, joy, and a future-ready mindset.

Don’t wait—apply today and help us inspire the next generation of learners!

What you will be doing

  • Preparing materials, equipment, and spaces for workshops and sessions.
  • Providing support to academic staff.
  • Facilitating and monitoring student engagement.
  • Coordinating schedules and managing session transitions.

What you will NOT be doing

  • Sitting on the sidelines: You won’t just supervise or watch from the background; you’ll actively support students and their learning journey.
  • Feeling overwhelmed: You’re not expected to lecture, lead classes, or handle emotional coaching; that’s the Guide’s expertise.
  • Doing work that feels meaningless: This isn’t just another part-time gig. You’ll play a real role in helping kids thrive and grow, making every hour you work matter.

Key responsibilities

Support Guides in delivering Alpha’s commitments to students: ensuring academic success, fostering life skills, and nurturing a love for learning.

Candidate requirements

  • Willing to work in person at our Austin or Brownsville campus.
  • Work a minimum of 10 hours per week, with total flexibility to choose your schedule during school hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Want more hours? Take on up to 30 hours per week based on your availability.
  • Experience working with kids
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Kid-friendly, approachable personality.
  • Legal right to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Meet a successful candidate

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CeCe Hill
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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.

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 1

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.

Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 2

Pass English Proficiency Test.

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.
STEP 3

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.

Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 4

Ace An Interview Or Two.

Accept Job Offer.
STEP 5

Accept Job Offer.

Celebrate!
STEP 6

Celebrate!

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Shortlist by skills, not bias

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