Lead Guide & Youth Success Coach

Alpha School; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

As a Lead Guide, you'll coach Guides, develop leaders, and create an environment where students consistently exceed expectations. This on-site role involves leading life-skills workshops, motivating students, and using data to drive performance. You’ll help launch new campuses and uphold Alpha’s standards while inspiring others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• 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 decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience building or launching a new team or campus and willingness to open a new campus from zero.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to consistently deliver exceptional student experiences while maintaining Alpha's high standards.
• Leading engaging life skills workshops to 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 and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven decisions

Public speaking

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills.

As a Lead Guide, you'll coach Guides, develop leaders, and create an environment where students consistently exceed expectations. This on-site role involves leading life-skills workshops, motivating students, and using data to drive performance. You’ll help launch new campuses and uphold Alpha’s standards while inspiring others.