Education Program Lead: Build Elite Guides & New Campuses

Alpha School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking an Education Program Manager to coach Guides, lead life skills workshops, and drive student outcomes. You will build high-performing teams, use data to improve performance, and help launch new campuses across multiple markets.

The role emphasizes a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, with relocation support and a focus on real-world skills for K-12 students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or related leadership role.
• Experience leading and developing teams of five or more people, including hiring and termination decisions.
• Experience using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience working with children ages 5–14 in educational or coaching settings.
• Willingness to help open a new campus from zero and work in a school model that rejects traditional pedagogy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences and uphold Alpha's standards.
• Lead life skills workshops to develop communication, leadership, focus, and real-world skills for K-12 students.
• Motivate students to achieve ambitious learning goals in self-directed programs.
• Use data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve guide performance and outcomes.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses by building a culture of excellence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School is seeking an Education Program Manager to coach Guides, lead life skills workshops, and drive student outcomes. You will build high-performing teams, use data to improve performance, and help launch new campuses across multiple markets.

The role emphasizes a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, with relocation support and a focus on real-world skills for K-12 students.