Education Programs Lead: Campus Growth & Guiding Excellence

Alpha School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 156,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is seeking an Education Program Manager to build and lead high-performing Guides, deliver engaging life skills experiences, and uphold uncompromising standards for student success. You will drive coaching, leadership development, and campus launch efforts across select markets.

The role focuses on coaching, developing leaders, and creating a culture of excellence where students consistently exceed expectations. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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 making performance-based termination decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.

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

Public speaking

Data-driven

Team development

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha is seeking an Education Program Manager to build and lead high-performing Guides, deliver engaging life skills experiences, and uphold uncompromising standards for student success. You will drive coaching, leadership development, and campus launch efforts across select markets.

The role focuses on coaching, developing leaders, and creating a culture of excellence where students consistently exceed expectations. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position.