Youth Development 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 position available in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
- $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Full health, dental, and vision coverage starts day one
- Relocation assistance provided for candidates willing to move
Can 5-year-olds learn at twice the speed of conventional schools when coached effectively?
Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 learners complete core academic work in 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive technology. Your role centers on coaching, not lecturing. You will facilitate life skills workshops that engage students, drive them toward their learning targets, and cultivate the habits and mindset necessary for long-term success. This position is central to the most forward-thinking school model in existence: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a dedicated group of students and transform their trajectories.
Coach with purpose. Transform young lives. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Facilitating one-hour life skills sessions with K-2 learners, coaching them while reinforcing literacy concepts introduced by Reading Specialists
- Encouraging students to progress through adaptive learning platforms and meet their weekly academic targets
- Guiding students in emotional regulation, resilience, and problem-solving through consistent routines and supportive interactions
- Monitoring student development and identifying concerns early, then collaborating with your team to refine approaches
- Building a classroom environment that balances structure, play, and personalized attention
What you will NOT be doing
- Delivering instruction in core academic subjects - our Apps handle that
Key responsibilities
Inspiring children to learn at 2x speed and develop a genuine love of school
Candidate requirements
- Must be available to work full-time, in-person at our campus locations: Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Lake Forest (Orange County), CA
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with children ages 4–7 in educational, afterschool, coaching, or comparable settings
- Strong storytelling ability and dynamic speaking skills: capable of capturing and maintaining the focus of young children in group settings
- Capacity to uphold high expectations for both yourself and students, and motivate children to reach their objectives
- Growth-oriented mindset and openness to coaching
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
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