Associate Classroom Guide

Alpha School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and real-world skills. This is an on-site, full-time Associate Teacher role at an Alpha campus, open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Compensation is $75,000 USD/year, paid weekly. You will own the execution details that make great instruction possible: smooth transitions, ready materials, and engaged students so the Guide can teach.

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 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 during lessons and redirect resistance or off-task behavior in real time.
• Reinforce expectations and routines so the Guide can teach without interruptions.
• Keep classroom execution airtight and achieve high satisfaction metrics each semester.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and real-world skills. This is an on-site, full-time Associate Teacher role at an Alpha campus, open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Compensation is $75,000 USD/year, paid weekly. You will own the execution details that make great instruction possible: smooth transitions, ready materials, and engaged students so the Guide can teach.