Director of Learning & Development, Alpha - $200,000/year USD at Crossover

• On-site position available in Bethesda, MD; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Seattle, WA; or CA: East Bay (San Francisco), Palo Alto, Santa Monica, or Los Angeles
• $200,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Full health benefits from day one, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) Roth available
• Relocation assistance provided
  
  

Alpha is transforming the student experience. Our learners do not passively absorb lectures—they advance through adaptive technology, achieve mastery in half the time, and develop practical life competencies. Your role is to ensure our "3 Promises" are fulfilled for every student in your cohort and to develop our Guides to deliver the same results.

You will combine elite coaching expertise with dynamic presentation skills, transforming workshops, metrics-informed rallies, and precise feedback into high-impact development experiences. If you have exceeded benchmarks, converted struggling performers into top achievers, or consistently demand excellence beyond the ordinary, we invite you to build exceptional outcomes with us.

Why join Alpha?

• Competitive compensation aligned with metro markets – elevated pay above our standard guide positions to reflect cost of living in these urban centers
• Robust benefits and leave – extensive health coverage and ample paid time off
• Relocation support – offered to highly qualified candidates
• Development-focused environment – access to coaching, professional training, and advancement opportunities to expand your influence
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Building the capacity of Guides to deliver Alpha's workshops with exceptional skill and consistency
• Designing Guide Playbooks that document facilitation best practices, outline compelling learning experiences, and address common obstacles
• Delivering consistent, practical feedback to Guides that drives higher student engagement and learning outcomes
• Coaching a small student cohort directly, demonstrating advanced motivational and instructional techniques
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Developing lesson plans – your Guides support students working through adaptive technology; your priority is preparing them to be outstanding motivators
• Compromising on excellence – when our mastery threshold is 100%, your responsibility is to uphold that standard
• Running dull training sessions – you will develop Guides through dynamic, energizing, experiential professional development
  
  

Director Of Learning & Development Key Responsibilities

Develop Guides and mentor students to ensure every learner in your cohort experiences genuine enjoyment of school, achieves learning at 2× velocity, and acquires essential life skills. Maintain uncompromising standards.

Basic Requirements

• Currently residing in or prepared to relocate for in-person work at an Alpha Campus (Bethesda, MD; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Seattle, WA; or CA: East Bay (San Francisco), Palo Alto, Santa Monica, or Los Angeles)
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or related areas.
• Proven track record of designing and executing innovative educational programs, curricula, or training solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities with a history of building, managing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Background working with young people (ages 5-18) in educational or developmental settings.
• Competence in data analysis and leveraging performance metrics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
  
  

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 $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 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-5628-US-SandySpr-DirectorofLear.002