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 positions available in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA
- $120,000 annual salary, paid weekly. Full health, dental, and vision benefits from day one
- Relocation assistance available if you're ready to make the move
Can 5-year-olds learn twice as fast as conventional schools permit when coached effectively?
Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 students complete core academic content in only 2 hours per day through AI-powered adaptive learning platforms. Your role is not to deliver lectures—it is to coach. You will facilitate dynamic life skills workshops, inspire children to meet their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success. This is the most critical position at the world's most innovative school: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a small cohort of students and transform their futures.
Coach excellence. Transform lives. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Facilitating one-hour life skills workshops for K-2 students, coaching them and reinforcing reading skills delivered by Reading Specialists
- Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning applications and meet their weekly academic targets
- Coaching skills such as emotional regulation, resilience, and problem-solving through consistent routines and supportive warmth
- Monitoring student progress and identifying needs, surfacing concerns proactively, and refining approaches in partnership with your team
- Building a classroom environment that balances structure, playfulness, and personalization
Candidate requirements
- Must be available to work full-time and in-person at our campus in Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Santa Monica, CA
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 3+ years of experience working with children ages 4–8 in education, afterschool, coaching, or similar environments
- Strong storytelling ability and energetic presentation skills: capable of engaging and maintaining the attention of groups of young children
- Ability to maintain high expectations for yourself and students, and motivate children to reach their goals
- Growth mindset and receptiveness to coaching
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
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