Apprentice Teacher: Hands-On Classroom Operator

Alpha School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

We are seeking an Apprentice Teacher to keep a room full of K-8 students moving, focused, and on track—without needing to write the lesson. This is an on-site, full-time role at an Alpha campus, open to those authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Compensation is $75,000/year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• At least 1 year leading or supervising groups of K-8 students in a structured setting (school, camp, tutoring, coaching, childcare, or after-school program).
• 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 reliably.
• 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 and keeping movement orderly.
• Prepare and set up complete, accurate classroom materials before each activity.
• Monitor student engagement and redirect resistance or off-task behavior in the moment.
• Reinforce expectations and routines so the Guide can teach without stopping to regain control.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Timeliness

In-person work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alpha School reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

We are seeking an Apprentice Teacher to keep a room full of K-8 students moving, focused, and on track—without needing to write the lesson. This is an on-site, full-time role at an Alpha campus, open to those authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Compensation is $75,000/year.