Description
- On-site: Alpha Schools, Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ
- $30/hr | 15–30 hrs/week | Full-time option at $60,000/year + benefits
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (flexible scheduling within school hours)
If steering a distracted 10-year-old back on track before they derail the entire class is where your strengths lie, this role is worth your attention. If you think "assistant" means observing from the sidelines and stepping in only during emergencies, this position isn't structured that way.
Alpha operates a compressed K-12 learning system: tightly scheduled, faster-paced than conventional schools, and centered on a Guide whose sole focus is teaching. This system functions only when someone manages the operational foundation — smooth transitions, lesson materials prepared in advance, and student focus maintained before minor distractions escalate into major interruptions.
You'll be fully engaged from day one. No gradual onboarding. You'll be observing the classroom, implementing Alpha's approved motivational strategies (positive reinforcement, structured cues, immediate redirection), and setting up each activity so the Guide can begin instruction without delay. When you perform effectively, a student losing focus returns to the task before the lesson loses momentum. The standards are specific: 95% of transitions executed on time, materials ready prior to every lesson, consistent student engagement maintained.
As you gain proficiency in Alpha's approach, your role expands. Assistants who demonstrate operational mastery take on greater classroom authority — and for qualified candidates, the progression to Guide is straightforward. Apply now.
What you will be doing
- Overseeing transitions between activities (approximately 30% of your time): tracking time, cueing students to move, and applying positive reinforcement to ensure transitions remain orderly and punctual
- Setting up classroom materials ahead of each lesson by collecting supplies, arranging them according to the activity plan, and verifying the setup aligns with the Guide's specifications before teaching starts
- Supporting student engagement during structured activities (approximately 40% of your time) by observing participation, catching disengagement early, and redirecting students with Alpha-approved classroom management methods without disrupting instruction
What you will NOT be doing
- Watching from the back of the room until a problem arises — this position demands active involvement and immediate judgment calls throughout the school day
- Creating lesson plans, drafting activity guides, or owning academic results (those belong to the Guide)
- Improvising your own methods for managing student behavior; Alpha's motivational techniques are prescribed and you'll follow them consistently
- Handling facility maintenance, carpool coordination, or after-hours activities; your focus is classroom operations during instructional hours
Key responsibilities
Maintain Alpha's classroom operations so Guides can remain dedicated to instruction.
Candidate requirements
- Able to work on-site at our Scottsdale campus.
- Available for a minimum of 10 hours per week, with complete flexibility to select your hours during school operating times (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Full-time position available.
- Prior experience working with children ages 5–14 in structured environments (school, camp, childcare, tutoring, or coaching).
- Capacity to organize people, materials, and activities efficiently and with precision.
- Comfortable with children and confident redirecting them using positive encouragement.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Direct group management experience with children in active settings (camp counselor, classroom aide, teacher's aide, paraprofessional, youth sports coach, or after-school program staff)
- Familiarity with mastery-based, competency-based, or structured learning environments (Montessori, project-based learning, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to keep groups on schedule through positive redirection without requiring escalation to adult intervention
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