K-3 Learning & Development Leader (In-Person)

Alpha School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

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Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a Learning and Development Manager to lead a cohort of K-3 students and coach Guides responsible for their progress. The role centers on data-driven coaching, live workshops, and scaling best practices across a growing team.

In Austin, TX or Scottsdale, AZ with relocation support, you will drive student outcomes, build playbooks, and mentor Guides to maintain high standards in a non-traditional classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or related field.
• At least 5 years working with elementary-aged children (roughly ages 5 to 9).
• Experience leading a team of 5+ people with authority to hire/remove staff based on performance.
• Experience building, launching, or growing a program, team, school, or initiative from the ground up.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to work in person at the Alpha campus in Austin, TX or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ; relocation support provided.

Responsibilities

• Coach Guides and students using performance data, classroom observation, and direct feedback, then holding both accountable to measurable goals.
• Facilitate one-hour live workshops for K-3 students on life skills such as public speaking, focus, collaboration, resilience, accountability, and feedback.
• Run motivation sessions connecting each child's goals to real academic progress.
• Build and refine playbooks that turn best practices into repeatable systems other Guides can execute.
• Train Guides on playbooks and model excellence in facilitation so standards hold as the team grows.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Public speaking

Coaching

Student outcomes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a Learning and Development Manager to lead a cohort of K-3 students and coach Guides responsible for their progress. The role centers on data-driven coaching, live workshops, and scaling best practices across a growing team.

In Austin, TX or Scottsdale, AZ with relocation support, you will drive student outcomes, build playbooks, and mentor Guides to maintain high standards in a non-traditional classroom setting.