Youth Development Specialist, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

Step into a revolution in education—where traditional methods are left behind and innovation leads the way. We're seeking trailblazers ready to transform how children learn and grow.

What You Will Be Doing

• Connecting with K-8 students as a mentor, building trust and inspiring a limitless mindset
• Using AI and adaptive learning tools to personalize education paths—students progress at their own pace, you guide discovery
• Designing and leading life-skills workshops (public speaking, goal-setting, collaboration) that prepare students for lifelong success
• Fostering a culture of curiosity, ambition, and growth—help students identify their strengths and interests
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Grading papers or following a rigid curriculum
• Delivering traditional lectures or using outdated textbooks
• Managing large classrooms without the support of technology
• Conducting repetitive administrative tasks that detract from student interaction
  
  

Youth Development Specialist Key Responsibilities

Empower students to take control of their educational journey, facilitating an environment where curiosity and self-discovery drive lifelong success.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any subject
• Strong public speaking skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and energize audiences
• A desire to connect, inspire, and motivate K-8th grade students
• 3 years' experience coaching or mentoring children
• Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Willingness to work in-person at our Phoenix or Nassau campus
• Able to attend a paid training program at our Austin, TX campus
  
  

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-4415-US-Yonkers-YouthDevelopme.019