Education Programs Lead & Life-Skills Coach

Alpha School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 164,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School seeks an Education Program Manager to coach guides, develop leaders, and build a culture of excellence across select campuses. You will lead life skills workshops, drive student outcomes, and help launch new Alpha campuses.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, performance management, and a passion for redefining K-12 education. Role requires on-site work at multiple campus locations with relocation support.

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 decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience with children ages 5-14 in educational or coaching settings.
• Experience building or launching a new team, program, or campus, with willingness to open a new campus from zero.
• Willingness to work in a school model that rejects traditional pedagogy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences with high standards.
• Lead life skills workshops to develop communication, leadership, and real-world skills.
• Motivate students to achieve ambitious learning goals in self-directed programs.
• Use data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve Guides and outcomes.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses by building a culture of excellence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven decisions

Team-building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School seeks an Education Program Manager to coach guides, develop leaders, and build a culture of excellence across select campuses. You will lead life skills workshops, drive student outcomes, and help launch new Alpha campuses.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, performance management, and a passion for redefining K-12 education. Role requires on-site work at multiple campus locations with relocation support.