Learning Coach, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

• On-campus positions 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 from day one
• Relocation assistance available for candidates willing to move

Can young learners accelerate their progress by 2× when guided with the right coaching approach?

Alpha has demonstrated this is possible. Our K-2 students complete core academic content in just 2 hours daily through AI-driven adaptive learning systems. Your role centers on coaching rather than traditional instruction. You will facilitate dynamic life skills sessions, inspire students to reach their learning targets, and cultivate the mindset and routines essential for long-term success. This position represents the cornerstone of the world's most innovative school model: you directly deliver Alpha's 3 Promises to a dedicated group of students and transform their educational experience.

Guide excellence. Transform futures. Submit your application today.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitating one-hour life skills sessions with K-2 students, providing coaching and reinforcing literacy concepts introduced by Reading Specialists
• Inspiring students to progress through adaptive learning platforms and meet their weekly academic targets
• Supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and critical thinking through consistent routines and positive relationships
• Monitoring student development and challenges, identifying concerns proactively, and refining approaches with your team
• Building a classroom environment that balances structure, engagement, and individualized attention

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Delivering instruction in core academic subjects - our Apps handle that

Learning Coach Key Responsibilities Motivating children to accelerate learning by 2x and develop a genuine enthusiasm for school

Basic Requirements

• Must be available to work full-time in-person at our location in 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 settings, afterschool programs, coaching roles, or comparable contexts
• Dynamic storyteller and engaging presenter: capable of capturing and maintaining the focus of young learners in group settings
• Capable of maintaining rigorous expectations for both yourself and students, while motivating children to achieve their objectives
• Commitment to continuous improvement and receptiveness to feedback
• Current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

About Alpha Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom? Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They don’t play by the old rules. Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help\-and\-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5634-US-Chicago-LearningCoach.008