Education Programs Lead & Campus Growth Coach

Alpha School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking an Education Program Manager to join our growing campus network. You will coach Guides, lead life-skills workshops, and motivate students to achieve ambitious goals in a data-driven, high-excellence culture.

This on-site role across campuses (Boston, Raleigh, NYC, Greenwich, DC, East Bay) requires relocation willingness and a track record of launching new programs. You will help open campuses while upholding uncompromising standards and developing leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 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 performance-based termination decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience working with children ages 5-14 in an educational, coaching, or developmental setting.
• Experience building or launching a new team, program, business, school, or initiative, with willingness to help open a new campus from zero.
• Willingness to work in a school model that rejects traditional lecture 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 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, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven

Education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School is seeking an Education Program Manager to join our growing campus network. You will coach Guides, lead life-skills workshops, and motivate students to achieve ambitious goals in a data-driven, high-excellence culture.

This on-site role across campuses (Boston, Raleigh, NYC, Greenwich, DC, East Bay) requires relocation willingness and a track record of launching new programs. You will help open campuses while upholding uncompromising standards and developing leaders.