Director of Youth Development & Coaching

Alpha School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring for a Youth Development Director to lead coaching for K-3 students across campuses in New York City or Miami. You will use data, observations, and mentorship to raise student outcomes and develop Guides who can independently drive progress.

This role focuses on coaching adults and children, building scalable playbooks, and documenting effective practices to raise standards across Alpha. A four-year degree and leadership experience are required, with relocation support provided.

Qualifications

• Willing to work in person at an Alpha campus in New York City, NY or Miami, FL; relocation support is provided.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working with elementary-aged children (approximately ages 5-9).
• Experience leading teams of five or more people, including performance management and hiring decisions.
• Experience building, launching, or significantly growing a program, school, team, or initiative rather than maintaining an existing one.
• Demonstrated success using data and measurable outcomes to improve team or student performance.
• Compelling storytelling and facilitation skills that engage young children, plus the ability to coach adults with clear expectations and direct feedback.
• Excited by challenging conventional education models and embracing a coaching-first approach.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coach Guides and students using performance data, classroom observations, and direct feedback to achieve measurable improvements.
• Facilitate engaging workshops for K-3 students focused on communication, resilience, collaboration, accountability, focus, and other life skills.
• Lead one-on-one and small-group coaching sessions that connect student motivation to academic growth and independence.
• Build and refine repeatable coaching playbooks that raise performance across the Guide team.
• Train and mentor Guides while modeling exceptional coaching and facilitation every day.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Data analysis

Team leadership

Educational leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Alpha is hiring for a Youth Development Director to lead coaching for K-3 students across campuses in New York City or Miami. You will use data, observations, and mentorship to raise student outcomes and develop Guides who can independently drive progress.

This role focuses on coaching adults and children, building scalable playbooks, and documenting effective practices to raise standards across Alpha. A four-year degree and leadership experience are required, with relocation support provided.