Youth Development Director
$200,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

New York City, NY; Miami, FL; or San Francisco, CA
In-person
Flexible schedule
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Youth Development Director   $200,000 USD/year

Description

  • On-site role at an Alpha campus in Miami, FL, or New York City, NY — relocation assistance available
  • $200,000 annual salary
  • Full-time position

Traditional schools often lower the bar when students struggle. Your approach is different.

You are convinced that young learners can achieve far more than conventional classrooms demand, and you have led teams that demonstrate this belief through quantifiable success. You understand that accountability, motivation, and elevated standards transform outcomes in ways that repetitive exercises cannot.

At Alpha, academic instruction takes place during a two-hour morning block using adaptive learning platforms. This structure allows you to dedicate your energy to what drives long-term impact: coaching students toward independent learning while cultivating the Guides who enable that transformation. You will be accountable for a cohort of K-3 students, relying on data, direct observation, and coaching to ensure each child thrives academically, learns at double the typical pace, and builds strong life skills.

This role is neither an instructional coaching position nor a traditional principal assignment. Your time will not be consumed by administrative meetings or documentation. Instead, you will spend your days in classrooms observing and analyzing the performance of both students and Guides, leading workshops on themes like communication, focus, resilience, and accountability, and providing targeted coaching to drive measurable progress in both children and adults.

Your impact will reach beyond your immediate cohort. You will capture proven strategies, create structured playbooks to elevate school-wide standards, and contribute to Alpha's broader development of future Guides. If you are motivated by developing people, replicating excellence, and demonstrating that exceptional results follow rigorous expectations, we encourage you to apply.

What you will be doing

  • Use performance data, classroom observation, and targeted feedback to coach Guides and students toward measurable progress.
  • Design and lead interactive workshops for K-3 students on life skills including communication, focus, resilience, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Conduct individual and small-group coaching that links student motivation to academic independence and growth.
  • Develop and iterate on replicable coaching frameworks that elevate Guide team performance.
  • Mentor and train Guides while consistently modeling excellent coaching and facilitation practices.

What you will NOT be doing

  • Teaching traditional lessons or delivering academic content; adaptive technology manages core instruction.
  • Resorting to punitive discipline or reducing standards when students encounter difficulties.
  • Operating from an office rather than engaging directly with students and Guides daily.
  • Overseeing campus operations, financial planning, or parent outreach; your priority is talent development and outcome improvement.
  • Adhering to conventional elementary education methods simply because they are familiar or longstanding.

Key responsibilities

Fulfill Alpha's three core commitments for every K-3 student by cultivating high-performing Guides, motivated learners, and a coaching culture that reliably generates outstanding academic and developmental results.

Candidate requirements

  • Available to work on-site at an Alpha campus in Miami, FL or New York City, NY; relocation assistance is available
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Business, Child Development, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years working with elementary-aged children (approximately ages 5-9).
  • Track record leading teams of five or more, including responsibility for performance management and hiring.
  • Experience building, launching, or scaling a program, school, team, or initiative rather than simply managing an established one.
  • Proven ability to leverage data and measurable outcomes to enhance team or student performance.
  • Enthusiastic about challenging traditional education structures and adopting a coaching-centered model.
  • Authorized to work legally in the United States.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with dashboards, analytics, or performance metrics to support ongoing improvement.
  • History of coaching adults to achieve measurable performance gains.
  • Experience in youth development, competitive coaching, enrichment programs, camps, or other high-accountability settings.
  • Confident public speaking and facilitation abilities with young learners.

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