Youth Development Specialist $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
- Onsite in Austin, TX or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ. Other Alpha locations coming soon
- $100,000 salary, paid weekly. Day-one health benefits, HSA/FSA, 401(k) Roth
- Ready to move? Relocation support included
Break the Educational Mold: Mentor the Leaders of Tomorrow
At Alpha Schools, we're replacing lectures and textbooks with AI-powered adaptive learning and peer-level mentorship. Students progress at their own pace. You guide them to discover their strengths, not deliver scripted lessons.
This role demands high performers who want to channel that drive into fixing a broken system. You won't grade papers or follow a curriculum. You'll lead workshops, ignite curiosity, and prove that learning knows no bounds when students own their education.
Phoenix: 300+ sunny days and outdoor lifestyle combined with affordable living.
Austin: A tech hub with vibrant culture, green spaces, and a dynamic food scene.
Lead learning. Love growing. Apply now.
What you will be doing
- Forge meaningful connections with K-8 students as their mentor, building trust and cultivating a mindset that recognizes no limits
- Leverage cutting-edge AI and adaptive learning tools to create personalized education pathways—guiding discovery while students advance at their optimal pace
- Craft and deliver impactful life-skills workshops on public speaking, goal-setting, and collaboration that equip students with critical tools for lifelong achievement
- Establish an environment where curiosity thrives, ambition is nurtured, and growth is celebrated—helping students identify and develop their unique strengths
What you will NOT be doing
- Following rigid, standardized curricula or teaching to standardized tests
- Spending hours grading papers or managing classroom discipline issues
- Delivering one-size-fits-all lectures that fail to engage individual learning styles
- Working in isolation without the support of advanced technology and innovative methodologies
Key responsibilities
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Exceptional public speaking abilities with proven capacity to captivate and energize diverse audiences
- Genuine passion for connecting with, inspiring, and motivating K-8th grade students
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience coaching or mentoring children
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Commitment to work in-person at our Phoenix or Austin campus
- Availability to attend a paid training program at our Austin, TX headquarters
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