Lead Guide: Coaching Manager for High-Impact Student Growth

Alpha School; Nottingham (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is seeking a Coaching Manager (Lead Guide) to build and lead a high-performing team of Guides, coach life skills workshops, and drive student outcomes across multiple campuses.

This full-time, on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), 5+ years in education or leadership, data-driven decisions, and willingness to relocate to Boston, Raleigh, NYC, Greenwich, DC, or East Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, or leadership.
• Experience leading teams of five or more people, including hiring and termination decisions.
• Proven ability to use data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience with children ages 5–14 in educational/coaching settings.

Responsibilities

• Coach Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences while upholding standards.
• Lead engaging life skills workshops and develop leadership among students.
• Motivate students to reach ambitious learning goals and progress in self-directed programs.
• Use data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve performance.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses by building a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Public speaking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha is seeking a Coaching Manager (Lead Guide) to build and lead a high-performing team of Guides, coach life skills workshops, and drive student outcomes across multiple campuses.

This full-time, on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), 5+ years in education or leadership, data-driven decisions, and willingness to relocate to Boston, Raleigh, NYC, Greenwich, DC, or East Bay.