K-3 Life-Skills Coach & Growth Guide

Crossover; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the school day for faster learning and stronger mentorship. This full-time, on-site role coaches K-3 students through confidence, resilience, and real-world skills, using adaptive learning tech and Coachbot analytics to track progress.

You will lead one cohort, run life-skills workshops, and coach students individually and in small groups, helping them believe they can achieve more than they thought possible. Relocation to multiple CA campuses may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with children ages 4-9 through teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or similar environments.
• Experience leading group activities for young children, with a concrete example of the structure or routine you used and how you kept the group engaged.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging life-skills workshops that help K-3 students master communication, focus, feedback, and other durable skills through active participation rather than lectures.
• Coach students one-on-one and in small groups, using Coachbot analytics, proven motivation systems, and strong relationships to keep every child on track for ambitious weekly learning goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery through Alpha's Test2Pass framework, coaching students until they demonstrate real understanding—not just participation.
• Adapt your coaching style to the developmental needs of your cohort, whether that means songs, movement, and storytelling for younger learners or higher independence and accountability for older students.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha reimagines the school day for faster learning and stronger mentorship. This full-time, on-site role coaches K-3 students through confidence, resilience, and real-world skills, using adaptive learning tech and Coachbot analytics to track progress.

You will lead one cohort, run life-skills workshops, and coach students individually and in small groups, helping them believe they can achieve more than they thought possible. Relocation to multiple CA campuses may be needed.