Head Coach: Scale Excellence in K-3 Mentorship

Crossover; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a Head Coach to own outcomes for a cohort of K-3 students, coaching Guides and children toward measurable improvement. You will analyze performance data, lead workshops, and drive a coaching-first culture in classrooms in New York City or Miami.

You will work in person, build playbooks, mentor Guides, and help shape Alpha's approach to scalable coaching that accelerates learning and life skills. This is a full-time W2 role with strong relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Experience leading teams of five or more people, including performance management and hiring decisions.
• Experience building, launching, or significantly growing a program, school, team, or initiative.
• Demonstrated success using data and measurable outcomes to improve team or student performance.
• Compelling storytelling and facilitation skills that engage young children, plus the ability to coach adults with clear expectations and direct feedback.
• Excited by challenging conventional education models and embracing a coaching-first approach.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Alpha's three promises for every K-3 student by building high-performing Guides, highly motivated students, and a coaching culture that consistently produces exceptional academic and life outcomes.
• Coach Guides and students using performance data, classroom observations, and direct feedback to achieve measurable improvements.
• Facilitate engaging workshops for K-3 students focused on communication, resilience, collaboration, accountability, focus, and other life skills.
• Lead one-on-one and small-group coaching sessions that connect student motivation to academic growth and independence.
• Build and refine repeatable coaching playbooks that raise performance across the Guide team.
• Train and mentor Guides while modeling exceptional coaching and facilitation every day.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Storytelling

Facilitation

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or related field

Tools

Dashboards/Analytics

Job description

Alpha is hiring a Head Coach to own outcomes for a cohort of K-3 students, coaching Guides and children toward measurable improvement. You will analyze performance data, lead workshops, and drive a coaching-first culture in classrooms in New York City or Miami.

You will work in person, build playbooks, mentor Guides, and help shape Alpha's approach to scalable coaching that accelerates learning and life skills. This is a full-time W2 role with strong relocation support.