Education 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 locations: Palo Alto, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Barbara, CA.
- $120,000 annual salary paid weekly. Health, dental, and vision benefits begin on day one
- Considering a move? Relocation assistance is available
Traditional schools often confine exceptionally capable students to lecture-based models built for the middle of the bell curve.
Alpha is designed around a different principle: learner-driven education that advances at the rate of each student's capacity, not the fixed rhythm of standardized curriculum.
You will not oversee rows of desks or deliver pre-scripted district lesson plans. Instead, you will coach focused groups of self-motivated learners eager to accelerate their progress, pursue deeper inquiry, and take ownership of their educational trajectory. If your own success has come from non-traditional routes—competitive arenas, athletics, entrepreneurial ventures, or creative disciplines—and you understand how to convert ambition into achievement, this position allows you to turn that expertise into student advantage.
Teaching credentials are not required. Proven high performance is.
Shape excellence. Develop futures. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Inspiring and guiding students through consistent, one-on-one and small-group engagement—no traditional lectures, only high-impact coaching at eye level
- Leveraging adaptive technology and AI-driven platforms to enable individualized learning pacing for each student
- Facilitating small-group sessions centered on essential life competencies, leadership development, and practical success frameworks
- Supporting students in identifying their unique capabilities and broadening their aspirations via tailored development roadmaps
- Informing the continuous evolution of Alpha's educational approach with performance data, observations, and innovative thinking
Key responsibilities
Candidate requirements
- Availability to work on-site at one of these locations: Palo Alto, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Barbara, CA.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
- Documented history of exceptional achievement (examples: top academic distinctions, D1/Olympic-level athletics, national-level competitions, etc.)
- 3 years of hands-on experience working with K–8 students in a coaching, mentoring, or teaching role
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities
- Current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
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