K-8 Youth Growth Coach

Alpha School; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a Youth Development Specialist to lead life skills workshops and coach K-8 students. The role focuses on coaching, motivation, and mentorship, delivering interactive, AI-supported programming to help students achieve ambitious weekly goals.

You will work on-site at multiple campuses across the U.S., guiding students through dynamic activities and real-world skill development as part of a fast-moving, student-centered team.

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 and develop durable skills such as communication, resilience, and leadership.
• Coach students individually and in small groups using Coachbot analytics and motivation systems to help achieve weekly goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery through Test2Pass and provide targeted coaching until genuine competence is shown.
• Adapt coaching style across elementary and middle school students to meet diverse needs.
• Analyze weekly student performance data to identify patterns and improve outcomes for the cohort.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Student motivation

Life skills development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coachbot analytics

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a Youth Development Specialist to lead life skills workshops and coach K-8 students. The role focuses on coaching, motivation, and mentorship, delivering interactive, AI-supported programming to help students achieve ambitious weekly goals.

You will work on-site at multiple campuses across the U.S., guiding students through dynamic activities and real-world skill development as part of a fast-moving, student-centered team.