Education Programs Lead: Coach Guides & Launch New Campuses

Alpha School; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is seeking an Education Program Manager to lead and develop Guides, foster life-skills growth, and drive academic excellence across multiple campuses. You will shape a culture of accountability, coaching teams to empower students and families, while expanding Alpha’s K-12 model.

This full-time role requires on-site work, relocation flexibility, and a track record of building high-performing teams with strong data-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience leading teams of five or more people.
• Proven ability to use data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience with K-12 education and life skills development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Guides to deliver high-quality student experiences.
• Lead life skills workshops and support leadership development.
• Motivate students to achieve ambitious learning goals.
• Use data and coaching conversations to improve performance.
• Support launch of new Alpha campuses with a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Team development

Change management

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 lead and develop Guides, foster life-skills growth, and drive academic excellence across multiple campuses. You will shape a culture of accountability, coaching teams to empower students and families, while expanding Alpha’s K-12 model.

This full-time role requires on-site work, relocation flexibility, and a track record of building high-performing teams with strong data-informed decisions.