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

• PLEASE NOTE: This position requires on-site presence in CA, NC or VA locations (details below).
  
  

They're everywhere - those magical individuals who can transform a chaotic room of energetic children into a focused learning community with just their presence. If you see sparks of brilliance where others see challenges, if you believe children rise to meet the bar you set - this transformative role might be calling your name.

At Alpha, we've moved beyond traditional education models. We've created an environment where young learners master core academics in just two hours daily using cutting-edge AI platforms. As a Learning Coach, you'll ensure these precious hours create maximum impact. Your mission: help every child - regardless of their starting point - develop the mindset, habits, and self-confidence needed for extraordinary achievement.

We're seeking someone who balances warm support with unwavering expectations. Someone who can guide a room of kindergarteners with purpose and joy. Someone who deeply believes in children's capabilities and knows how to ignite that same belief within them.

This full-time, in-person opportunity is available in five vibrant communities:

• Chantilly, VA (Washington D.C. area)
• Raleigh, North Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Lake Forest, CA (Orange County)
• San Francisco, California
  
  

If you're passionate about unlocking children's potential in revolutionary ways, we'd love to connect!

What You Will Be Doing

• Orchestrating the daily 2-Hour Learning block by helping students establish meaningful goals, maintain focus, and leverage technological tools for accelerated learning
• Reinforcing literacy foundations by supporting reading routines and practicing skills introduced by our Reading Specialists
• Cultivating emotional intelligence, resilience, and collaborative skills through consistent, warm guidance
• Monitoring individual progress with precision, identifying challenges early, and collaboratively adjusting approaches with your team
• Engineering a classroom atmosphere that balances structure with playfulness—creating an environment that feels like summer camp with academic rigor
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Standing at the front of the room delivering traditional lectures all day
• Creating literacy curriculum or serving as the primary reading instructor
• Drowning in paperwork, endless grading, or extensive lesson planning
• Working in an environment that lacks technological integration or joyful learning
• Addressing behavioral challenges without considering the whole child and their unique needs
  
  

Learning Coach Key Responsibilities

Your core mission: Equip our youngest learners with the essential habits, self-confidence, and emotional regulation skills they need to excel in Alpha's innovative, technology-enhanced learning environment. You'll create the conditions where accelerated growth becomes not just possible, but expected.

Basic Requirements

• Availability for full-time, in-person work at one of our campus locations (Washington D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte, Orange County, or San Francisco)
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with children ages 4–8 in educational settings, afterschool programs, coaching environments, or similar contexts
• Proven track record of inspiring and managing young learner groups with both clear structure and authentic enthusiasm
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and receptiveness to feedback
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Credentials or specialized training in early childhood education methodologies (such as CDA, Montessori, or Reggio Emilia approaches)
• Background in supporting reading acquisition or collaboration with literacy experts
• Experience with adaptive learning technologies or personalized education platforms
  
  

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-Brownsvi-LearningCoach