K‑8 Life Skills Coach & Growth Mentor

Alpha School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health benefits

Weekly pay

W2 employment

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a full-time Student Learning Coach to lead high-energy life skills workshops for K‑8 students across multiple campuses in the United States. The role focuses on coaching, motivation, and real progress rather than traditional classroom teaching, with relocation support and comprehensive benefits.

You will spend time delivering workshops, coaching students one-on-one or in groups, and analyzing data to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with K-8 students through teaching, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, camp leadership, or youth programs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-energy, one-hour life skills workshops for K-8 students.
• Coach students individually and in small groups using Coachbot analytics and motivation systems.
• Assess life skill mastery and provide targeted coaching until students demonstrate genuine competence.
• Adapt coaching style across elementary and middle school students.
• Analyze weekly performance data to improve outcomes for the cohort.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Mentoring

Team leadership

Goal setting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a full-time Student Learning Coach to lead high-energy life skills workshops for K‑8 students across multiple campuses in the United States. The role focuses on coaching, motivation, and real progress rather than traditional classroom teaching, with relocation support and comprehensive benefits.

You will spend time delivering workshops, coaching students one-on-one or in groups, and analyzing data to improve outcomes.