Campus Coaching Leader — K-12 Life Skills

Alpha School; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Coaching Manager to lead Guides, design engaging life-skills experiences, and uphold high standards for student success across multiple campuses. You will mentor teams, drive performance with data, and help launch new campuses in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

The role emphasizes rejecting traditional lecture methods, developing young learners aged 5–14, and building a culture of excellence with strong accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or related leadership.
• Experience leading teams of five or more, including hiring and performance-based termination decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience working with children ages 5–14 in educational, coaching, or developmental settings.
• Experience building or launching a new team, program, or campus from zero.
• Willingness to work in a school model that rejects traditional lecture-based pedagogy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to consistently deliver exceptional student experiences while maintaining Alpha's high standards.
• Leading engaging life skills workshops that develop communication, leadership, focus, and other real-world skills for K-12 students.
• Motivating students to achieve ambitious learning goals and maximize progress in self-directed programs.
• Using data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve Guide performance and student outcomes.
• Helping launch and establish new Alpha campuses by building a culture centered on excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Coaching & Mentoring

Data-driven decisions

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ Psychology/ Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Coaching Manager to lead Guides, design engaging life-skills experiences, and uphold high standards for student success across multiple campuses. You will mentor teams, drive performance with data, and help launch new campuses in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

The role emphasizes rejecting traditional lecture methods, developing young learners aged 5–14, and building a culture of excellence with strong accountability and continuous improvement.