Counselor, Alpha

LOCATION NOTE: This position requires in-person work at our Brownsville, Texas campus. We offer relocation assistance.

Do you thrive on challenging conventional systems? Are you seeking an opportunity that combines meaningful challenge, professional adventure, and the ability to transform young lives? Alpha Schools represents innovation in education paired with unlimited potential—and we invite you to join our transformative work at the Brownsville campus.

Alpha is not a traditional school; it is a reimagining of education. Traditional lectures, fixed classroom structures, and standardized testing are replaced by an environment where students learn twice as much in half the time, supported by you—a dynamic, motivating guide—who transforms education into an engaging pursuit of mastery and essential life competencies. Additionally, our campus is located near SpaceX. The frontier of educational innovation meets the frontier of space exploration.

Alpha students do more than learn. They excel academically through adaptive technology and mastery-based approaches while developing essential life competencies including public speaking, leadership, and problem-solving. We seek someone who can ignite the drive that empowers students to embrace challenges and unlock their full potential.

Consider applying if…

• You are prepared to help reimagine the possibilities of education.
• You have experience inspiring, motivating, or guiding young people in non-traditional environments (athletic coach, camp counselor, etc.).
• You serve as a role model with infectious enthusiasm for high performance.

Why Alpha?

• A distinctive adventure: This extends beyond employment—it is an opportunity to participate in an educational transformation within a unique, dynamic community.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to developing a new generation of learners who excel both academically and emotionally.
• Competitive compensation: You should not sacrifice income to pursue meaningful work.
• Professional development: We invest in your growth through coaching, training, and pathways to leadership.
• A cohesive, purpose-driven team: Become part of a community of high achievers committed to reimagining education.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of learning—and advance your career.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitating Workshops: Create and deliver workshops that inspire students to discover new capabilities. From entrepreneurship to public speaking, you will teach practical skills that motivate.
• Conducting daily Motivation Sessions: Begin each day by guiding students to set ambitious goals and develop the mindset to achieve them.
• Driving student achievement: Apply proven frameworks to ensure every student reaches ambitious academic and personal objectives.
• Developing personalized motivational approaches: Collaborate with students to create reward systems and incentives that foster self-directed excellence.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Traditional instruction: No chalkboards or lectures. At Alpha, students use advanced applications to master core content—your role is to mentor, motivate, and enhance their learning experience.
• Administering discipline: We reject punitive approaches. Instead, you will employ logic and positive reinforcement to foster a respectful, engaging atmosphere.

Counselor Key Responsibilities Basic Requirements

• Willingness to work in person in Brownsville, TX. Relocation assistance is available.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Experience employing a growth mindset to achieve a high level of performance
• High level of energy and a desire to boost others up.
• A desire to connect, inspire, and motivate K-8th grade students.
• Legal right to work in the US without visa 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 $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 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-5234-US-Philadel-Counselor.004