K-3 Growth Coach & Guides Leader

Alpha School; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring for a Youth Development Manager role to coach Guides and K-3 students in person at our New York City or Miami campuses. The role offers a $200,000 USD yearly compensation and relocation support.

You will lead coaching workshops, mentor guides, and develop scalable playbooks to raise student outcomes. You will work in a fast-paced, in-school environment focused on measurable growth, collaboration, and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working with elementary-aged children (ages 5-9).
• Experience leading teams of five or more people, including performance management and hiring decisions.
• Experience building or growing a program, school, team, or initiative.
• Compelling storytelling and facilitation skills with young children; ability to coach adults with clear feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Alpha's three promises for every K-3 student by building high-performing Guides and motivated students.
• Coach Guides and students using performance data and observations to achieve improvements.
• Facilitate workshops on communication, resilience, collaboration, accountability, focus, and life skills.
• Lead one-on-one and small-group coaching sessions linking motivation to academic growth and independence.
• Build and refine coaching playbooks to raise performance across the Guide team.

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven coaching

Public speaking

Storytelling

Coaching adults

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education / Psychology / Business / Organizational Leadership / Child Development)

Master's degree

Job description

Alpha School is hiring for a Youth Development Manager role to coach Guides and K-3 students in person at our New York City or Miami campuses. The role offers a $200,000 USD yearly compensation and relocation support.

You will lead coaching workshops, mentor guides, and develop scalable playbooks to raise student outcomes. You will work in a fast-paced, in-school environment focused on measurable growth, collaboration, and high expectations.