Lead Guide Coach - Elevate Student Growth

Alpha School; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Coaching Manager (Lead Guide) to build and coach a high-performing team of Guides across select campuses in the United States. You will drive the culture of excellence, lead life-skills workshops, and motivate students toward ambitious learning goals within a data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes leadership over traditional instruction, with relocation support and opportunities to open new campuses, all while maintaining uncompromising standards for student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or a related leadership role.
• Experience leading teams of five or more people.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience working with children ages 5-14 in an educational, coaching, or developmental setting.
• Willingness to help open a new campus from zero.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences while upholding high standards.
• Lead life skills workshops that develop communication, leadership, focus, and real-world skills for K-12 students.
• Motivate students to achieve ambitious learning goals in self-directed programs.
• Use data and coaching conversations to improve Guide performance and student outcomes.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses and establish a culture of excellence and accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Education/Psychology/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Coaching Manager (Lead Guide) to build and coach a high-performing team of Guides across select campuses in the United States. You will drive the culture of excellence, lead life-skills workshops, and motivate students toward ambitious learning goals within a data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes leadership over traditional instruction, with relocation support and opportunities to open new campuses, all while maintaining uncompromising standards for student