On-Site Apprentice Teacher: Classroom Ops Dynamo

Alpha School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring for an Apprentice Teacher to manage on-site classroom operations for K-8 students. You will ensure smooth transitions, ready materials, and engaged students so the Guide can keep teaching.

Need at least 1 year supervising groups, a Bachelor's degree, and willingness to work in person at an Alpha campus in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Compensation is $75,000/year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• At least 1 year leading or supervising groups of K-8 students in a structured setting (school, camp, tutoring, coaching, childcare, or after-school program).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain structure, consistency, and positive engagement in group settings.
• Willing to work in person at an Alpha campus and authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Run tight, on-time transitions between activities by monitoring the clock, prompting students, and keeping movement orderly.
• Prepare and set up complete, accurate classroom materials before each activity so lessons start clean and stay on plan.
• Monitor student engagement during lessons and activities and use Alpha-approved techniques to redirect resistance or off-task behavior in the moment.
• Reinforce expectations and routines so the Guide can teach without stopping to regain control.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Time management

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha is hiring for an Apprentice Teacher to manage on-site classroom operations for K-8 students. You will ensure smooth transitions, ready materials, and engaged students so the Guide can keep teaching.

Need at least 1 year supervising groups, a Bachelor's degree, and willingness to work in person at an Alpha campus in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Compensation is $75,000/year.