Kindergarten Life-Skills Coach

Alpha School; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring kindergarten guides to reimagine how educators support young learners. You will coach K-3 students through life-skills workshops and personalized coaching, focusing on confidence, resilience, communication, and growth beyond academics.

In this on-site role, you will lead one K-3 cohort band, conduct one-hour life-skills workshops, and use learning analytics to guide weekly goals. A BA and 3 years’ relevant experience are required, with relocation possible to available

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with children aged 4-9 through teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or similar environments.
• Experience leading group activities for young children with structured routines to keep them engaged.
• Track record of motivating young children to achieve challenging goals with concrete examples.

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 and proven motivation systems to keep each child on track for ambitious weekly goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery through Alpha's Test2Pass framework and coach students until they demonstrate real understanding.
• Adapt coaching style to developmental needs, using storytelling and movement for younger learners and increased independence for older students.
• Build relationships that empower students to stretch beyond what they thought possible.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Motivation

Life skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Tools

Coachbot analytics

Job description

Alpha School is hiring kindergarten guides to reimagine how educators support young learners. You will coach K-3 students through life-skills workshops and personalized coaching, focusing on confidence, resilience, communication, and growth beyond academics.

In this on-site role, you will lead one K-3 cohort band, conduct one-hour life-skills workshops, and use learning analytics to guide weekly goals. A BA and 3 years’ relevant experience are required, with relocation possible to available