2nd Grade Life-Skills Coach & Student Mentor

Alpha School; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a 2nd Grade Guide to coach K-3 students through life-skills workshops and small-group coaching, leveraging AI-powered learning to complement hands-on mentorship.

You will lead a single cohort, deliver weekly 1-hour workshops on communication, focus, and feedback, and coach students toward ambitious goals using Alpha's Test2Pass framework, building confidence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on-site at one of Alpha's campuses.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with children ages 4-9.
• Experience leading group activities for young children and keeping them engaged.
• Track record of motivating children to achieve challenging goals.
• Concrete example of adapting approach based on feedback.
• Comfort using AI-powered learning while focusing energy on coaching.
• Balance warmth with unwavering expectations for young learners.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging life-skills workshops that help K-3 students master communication, focus, feedback, and other durable skills through active participation.
• Coach students one-on-one and in small groups, using Coachbot analytics and strong relationships to hit ambitious weekly learning goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery through Alpha's Test2Pass framework and coach students toward real understanding.
• Adapt coaching style to the developmental needs of the cohort with varied activities.
• Build relationships that motivate students to stretch beyond what they thought possible.

Skills

On-site work

AI-powered learning

Engaging storytelling

Legal authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha is hiring a 2nd Grade Guide to coach K-3 students through life-skills workshops and small-group coaching, leveraging AI-powered learning to complement hands-on mentorship.

You will lead a single cohort, deliver weekly 1-hour workshops on communication, focus, and feedback, and coach students toward ambitious goals using Alpha's Test2Pass framework, building confidence and resilience.