Lead Guide & Performance Coach

Alpha School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Lead Guide to coach Guides, develop leaders, and drive a culture of excellence across K-12 learning environments. You will lead engaging life-skills workshops, motivate students, and use data-driven conversations to improve outcomes.

Relocation support is available for multiple US campuses, with on-site roles in major markets. This is a full-time leadership position—not classroom teaching—designed to open new campuses and elevate student growth through high standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 5 years in education, coaching, learning and development, or related leadership role.
• Experience leading and developing teams of five or more people, including hiring and performance-based termination 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 deliver exceptional student experiences and maintain high standards.
• Lead life skills workshops to 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 outcomes.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses by building a culture of excellence and accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Coaching

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Lead Guide to coach Guides, develop leaders, and drive a culture of excellence across K-12 learning environments. You will lead engaging life-skills workshops, motivate students, and use data-driven conversations to improve outcomes.

Relocation support is available for multiple US campuses, with on-site roles in major markets. This is a full-time leadership position—not classroom teaching—designed to open new campuses and elevate student growth through high standards