On-Site Elementary Teaching Assistant for a Fast-Paced AI School

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

Job summary

Alpha School in San Francisco is hiring for an on-site, full-time role to keep K-8 classrooms moving, focused, and on track. You will handle transitions, prep materials before lessons, and actively engage students so the Guide can teach without interruption.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience supervising groups of children, with the ability to maintain structure and positive engagement throughout the school day. Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• At least 1 year leading or supervising groups of K-8 students in a structured setting.
• 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 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 redirect resistance or off-task behavior in the moment.
• Reinforce expectations and routines so the Guide can teach without stopping to regain control.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any subject

Job description

Alpha School in San Francisco is hiring for an on-site, full-time role to keep K-8 classrooms moving, focused, and on track. You will handle transitions, prep materials before lessons, and actively engage students so the Guide can teach without interruption.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience supervising groups of children, with the ability to maintain structure and positive engagement throughout the school day. Authorization to work in the U.S.