Learning Guide $120,000 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 positions available in Palo Alto, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Barbara, CA.
- $120,000 annual salary, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one
- Considering relocation? Support is provided
Traditional schooling confines exceptional students to lecture-based environments calibrated for the average learner.
Alpha operates differently: we facilitate student-driven learning that advances at the rate of individual capability rather than standardized curriculum timelines.
Your role will not involve overseeing 30-student classrooms or implementing district-mandated lesson plans. Instead, you'll mentor small cohorts of self-motivated students seeking accelerated progress, deeper exploration, and genuine ownership of their learning journey. If your success has come through non-traditional channels—competitive achievement, athletic excellence, entrepreneurial ventures, or creative discipline—and you understand how to convert ambition into measurable outcomes, this position allows you to translate that expertise into student growth.
Teaching credentials are not required. Proven high performance is essential.
Mentor excellence. Shape trajectories. Submit your application.
What you will be doing
- Engaging students daily through direct mentorship and coaching rather than traditional lecture-based instruction
- Leveraging adaptive learning technology and AI-driven platforms to enable individualized pacing for each learner
- Facilitating small-group sessions centered on leadership development, life competencies, and practical success frameworks
- Supporting students in identifying personal strengths and expanding their aspirational horizons via tailored development roadmaps
- Providing data-driven insights and innovative ideas to advance Alpha's evolving educational approach
Key responsibilities
Creating an environment where young students develop enthusiasm for learning while achieving 2x accelerated progress through AI-enhanced instruction
Candidate requirements
- Availability to work on-site in Palo Alto, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Barbara, CA.
- Bachelor's degree from any discipline
- Documented history of exceptional achievement (examples: top academic distinctions, D1/Olympic athletics, national-level competitions, etc.)
- 3 years of direct experience working with K–8 students in mentoring, coaching, or teaching roles
- Excellent verbal communication and public speaking capabilities
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
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