Youth Program Director $100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- On-site position in Austin, TX; Brownsville, TX; Fort Worth, TX; or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ
- $100,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Full health benefits from day one, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) Roth
- Relocation assistance available for candidates who need to move
What if conventional schools miss the mark by lecturing at students rather than learning alongside them?
Alpha Schools is reimagining education by replacing standard lectures and textbooks with AI-driven adaptive learning paired with peer-level mentorship. Each student moves forward at their own speed. Your role is to help them uncover their strengths—not to deliver predetermined lesson plans.
This position is built for high-caliber professionals eager to direct that energy toward repairing a failing educational model. You will not be grading assignments or adhering to rigid curricula. Instead, you will facilitate workshops, spark intellectual curiosity, and demonstrate that students thrive when they take ownership of their learning.
Phoenix: Over 300 days of sunshine annually, an active outdoor culture, and cost-effective living.
Austin: A technology center offering rich cultural experiences, abundant green areas, and a thriving culinary landscape.
Fort Worth: A welcoming, family-focused community experiencing rapid growth in arts, dining, and commerce.
Guide learning. Embrace growth. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Engaging with K-8 students as a trusted mentor, cultivating relationships and fostering a mindset of limitless potential
- Leveraging AI and adaptive learning platforms to customize educational journeys—students advance at individual paces while you facilitate discovery
- Creating and facilitating life-skills workshops (including public speaking, goal-setting, and collaboration) that equip students for long-term achievement
- Cultivating an environment of curiosity, ambition, and continuous improvement—supporting students as they discover their unique strengths and passions
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Excellent public speaking abilities, with proven capacity to captivate and energize groups
- Genuine interest in connecting with, inspiring, and motivating students in grades K-8
- 3 years of experience coaching or mentoring children
- Legal authorization to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship
- Availability to work on-site at one of our campus locations: Austin, TX; Brownsville, TX; Fort Worth, TX; or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ
- Capacity to participate in a paid training program at our Austin, TX campus
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