Kindergarten Life-Skills Coach

Crossover; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha, a national on-site education company, is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher (K-3 cohort) to lead life-skills workshops and coach students using adaptive technology. You will run one-hour workshops and also coach students individually and in small groups to help them reach ambitious weekly goals.

The role emphasizes motivating young children, measurable outcomes, and a coaching-focused approach rather than traditional classroom teaching. On-site campuses in multiple CA locations are available.

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.
• 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 rather than lectures.
• 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.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Student engagement

AI-powered learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alpha, a national on-site education company, is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher (K-3 cohort) to lead life-skills workshops and coach students using adaptive technology. You will run one-hour workshops and also coach students individually and in small groups to help them reach ambitious weekly goals.

The role emphasizes motivating young children, measurable outcomes, and a coaching-focused approach rather than traditional classroom teaching. On-site campuses in multiple CA locations are available.