Lead Guide: Education Programs Leader

Alpha School; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

W2 employment with benefits

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Lead Education Program Manager to build and coach high-performing Guides, develop life-skills workshops, and drive student success across campuses. You will mentor teams, apply data-driven decisions, and help launch new Alpha campuses with a culture of excellence and accountability.

The role emphasizes leadership over traditional classroom teaching, focusing on a transformative K-12 experience and scaling a bold educational model.

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 and developing teams of five or more people, including hiring and performance-based decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience working with children ages 5-14 in educational, coaching, or developmental settings.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to consistently deliver exceptional student experiences while maintaining Alpha's high standards.
• Leading engaging life skills workshops that develop communication, leadership, focus, and other real-world skills for K-12 students.
• Motivating students to achieve ambitious learning goals and maximize progress in self-directed programs.
• Using data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve Guide performance and student outcomes.
• Helping launch and establish new Alpha campuses by building a culture centered on excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Data-driven decisions

Public speaking

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Lead Education Program Manager to build and coach high-performing Guides, develop life-skills workshops, and drive student success across campuses. You will mentor teams, apply data-driven decisions, and help launch new Alpha campuses with a culture of excellence and accountability.

The role emphasizes leadership over traditional classroom teaching, focusing on a transformative K-12 experience and scaling a bold educational model.