K-3 Life-Skills Coach (On-site)

Alpha School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a dedicated Student Success Coach for on-site roles in California. You will run lively life-skills workshops and coach K-3 students using analytics and proven motivation systems to reach ambitious weekly goals.

We value candidates who can mentor children aged 4–9, foster confidence and resilience, and leverage AI-powered learning tools while maintaining high expectations and engaging storytelling. This is a full-time, on-site position across our campuses in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• At least 3 years of experience working with children ages 4–9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs or similar environments.
• Experience leading group activities for young children with a structured routine.
• Proven track record of motivating young children to achieve challenging goals with concrete examples.
• Ability to adapt approaches based on feedback and results.
• Comfort using AI-powered learning while focusing energy on coaching, motivation and life-skill development.
• Balance warmth with unwavering expectations to keep children engaged through energetic storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging life-skills workshops for K-3 students to master communication, focus, feedback, and durable skills.
• Coach students one-on-one and in small groups using analytics and motivation systems to hit weekly goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery and coach until real understanding is demonstrated, not just participation.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Motivation

Storytelling

AI-powered learning

Relationship building

Energy and engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a dedicated Student Success Coach for on-site roles in California. You will run lively life-skills workshops and coach K-3 students using analytics and proven motivation systems to reach ambitious weekly goals.

We value candidates who can mentor children aged 4–9, foster confidence and resilience, and leverage AI-powered learning tools while maintaining high expectations and engaging storytelling. This is a full-time, on-site position across our campuses in the Bay Area.