Education Program Lead: Build Teams, Boost Student Growth

Alpha School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 173,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring an Education Program Manager to lead the program, coach Guides, and drive student outcomes across campuses. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, launching new campuses, and maintaining uncompromising standards in a fast-growing K-12 environment.

As a full-time on-site role, you will partner with campus leaders, use data to guide decisions, and develop life-skills experiences that empower students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or a related leadership role.
• Experience leading and developing teams of five or more people, including hiring and performance decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coach Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences while upholding 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 to improve Guide performance and student outcomes.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses by building a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Education leadership

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School is hiring an Education Program Manager to lead the program, coach Guides, and drive student outcomes across campuses. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, launching new campuses, and maintaining uncompromising standards in a fast-growing K-12 environment.

As a full-time on-site role, you will partner with campus leaders, use data to guide decisions, and develop life-skills experiences that empower students.