Performance Coach $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 in Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA
- $120,000 annual salary, paid weekly. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits from day one
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Traditional schools confine high-potential students to lecture-based models designed for the average learner.
Alpha operates on a different principle: learner-driven education that scales with capability, not curriculum timelines.
Your role won't involve overseeing 30 desks or executing standardized district curricula. Instead, you'll coach compact groups of self-motivated students ready to accelerate, explore deeply, and take ownership of their learning journey. If your own success came through non-traditional channels—competitive achievement, athletics, entrepreneurship, or creative endeavors—and you understand how to convert ambition into measurable outcomes, this position leverages your experience to unlock theirs.
Teaching certification not required. Excellence required.
Coach talent. Shape trajectories. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Engaging students daily through direct, peer-level mentorship and motivation
- Leveraging adaptive learning technologies and AI platforms to support individualized learning progression
- Facilitating small-group workshops centered on leadership, life skills, and practical success strategies
- Guiding students in identifying personal strengths and broadening their aspirations via customized growth planning
- Providing data, insights, and innovative ideas to continuously refine Alpha's educational model
What you will NOT be doing
- Delivering traditional subject instruction—our technology handles that
Key responsibilities
Inspiring elementary and middle school students to engage deeply with learning while achieving 2x acceleration through AI-powered education
Candidate requirements
- Ability to work on-site at Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Documented history of exceptional achievement (e.g. top academic honors, D1/Olympic athletics, national competitions, etc.)
- 3 years of direct experience working with K–8 students in mentoring, coaching, or instructional roles
- Excellent communication and public speaking capabilities
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship
You will be working for
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