K-3 Life-Skills Coach & Motivator

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

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. This is a full-time, on-site role at one of Alpha’s campuses with national recruitment.

You’ll lead life-skills workshops, coach students in groups and individually, and use learning analytics to keep every child moving toward ambitious weekly goals. Alpha’s approach emphasizes measurable outcomes and belief in every child’s potential.

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.
• A track record of motivating young children to achieve challenging goals, with specific examples of your impact.
• A concrete example of changing your approach based on feedback and the result.

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.
• Build the kind of relationships where students feel supported enough to stretch beyond what they thought they could achieve.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. This is a full-time, on-site role at one of Alpha’s campuses with national recruitment.

You’ll lead life-skills workshops, coach students in groups and individually, and use learning analytics to keep every child moving toward ambitious weekly goals. Alpha’s approach emphasizes measurable outcomes and belief in every child’s potential.