K-3 Life-Skills Coach & Workshop Guide

Crossover; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring for a full-time, on-site 2nd Grade Teacher to coach K-3 students in life skills and academics using adaptive software. You will run one-hour life-skills workshops and coach students individually and in small groups, leveraging learning analytics to reach ambitious weekly goals.

The role emphasizes motivation, measurable outcomes, and coaching over traditional classroom teaching. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years guiding children, and US work authorization.

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.
• Comfort using AI-powered learning while focusing your own energy on coaching, motivation, and life-skill development.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging life-skills workshops that help K-3 students master communication, focus, feedback, and other durable skills through active participation.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alpha is hiring for a full-time, on-site 2nd Grade Teacher to coach K-3 students in life skills and academics using adaptive software. You will run one-hour life-skills workshops and coach students individually and in small groups, leveraging learning analytics to reach ambitious weekly goals.

The role emphasizes motivation, measurable outcomes, and coaching over traditional classroom teaching. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years guiding children, and US work authorization.