Apprentice Guide: Fast-Paced K-8 Classroom Operator

Alpha School; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School in San Mateo is hiring an Apprentice Teacher to manage on-site, hands-on classroom operations for K-8 students. You will ensure smooth transitions, ready materials, and high engagement so guides can focus on instruction. Role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of leadership or supervision in a structured setting.

In-person work at an Alpha campus is required, with eligibility to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• At least 1 year leading or supervising groups of K-8 students in a structured setting.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain structure, consistency, and positive engagement in group settings.
• Comfortable actively redirecting and motivating children throughout the school day.
• At least 1 year handling daily operational tasks with a record of completing time-sensitive work.
• Willing to work in person at an Alpha campus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Run tight, on-time transitions between activities by monitoring the clock, prompting students, and keeping movement orderly.
• Prepare and set up complete, accurate classroom materials before each activity so lessons start clean and stay on plan.
• Monitor student engagement during lessons and activities and use Alpha-approved techniques to redirect resistance or off-task behavior in the moment.
• Reinforce expectations and routines so the Guide can teach without stopping to regain control.

Skills

Group leadership

Student engagement

Time management

In-person work

Redirecting & motivating students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha School in San Mateo is hiring an Apprentice Teacher to manage on-site, hands-on classroom operations for K-8 students. You will ensure smooth transitions, ready materials, and high engagement so guides can focus on instruction. Role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of leadership or supervision in a structured setting.

In-person work at an Alpha campus is required, with eligibility to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.