Education Program Manager — Lead Guides & Campus Growth

Alpha School; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School in the United States is seeking an Education Program Manager to lead coaching for Guides and drive a culture of excellence across campuses. You will build and sustain a high-performing team focused on life skills, mentorship, and student outcomes in a rapidly growing network.

The role emphasizes launching new campuses, using data to drive performance, and maintaining uncompromising standards while inspiring others to meet them.

Qualifications

• 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-based termination decisions.
• Experience working with children ages 5-14 in an educational, coaching, or developmental setting.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences while maintaining Alpha's high standards.
• Leading 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 their self-directed academic 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

Team leadership

Coaching

Data-driven decisions

People management

Youth education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School in the United States is seeking an Education Program Manager to lead coaching for Guides and drive a culture of excellence across campuses. You will build and sustain a high-performing team focused on life skills, mentorship, and student outcomes in a rapidly growing network.

The role emphasizes launching new campuses, using data to drive performance, and maintaining uncompromising standards while inspiring others to meet them.