On-Site K-3 Life Skills Coach & Motivator

Alpha School; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring Learning Coaches to mentor K-3 students on-site in Santa Monica, CA. You will run energetic life-skills workshops and coach students individually and in small groups, using Coachbot analytics to track progress and keep students motivated toward ambitious weekly goals.

You’ll focus on confidence, resilience, communication, and goal-driven growth, with a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes and real understanding over participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject is required.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with children ages 4–9 through teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or similar environments.
• Experience leading group activities for young children with documented engagement strategies.
• Proven track record of motivating young children to achieve challenging goals with documented impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging life-skills workshops that help K-3 students master communication, focus, feedback, and other durable skills.
• Coach students one-on-one and in small groups using Coachbot analytics and strong relationships to drive weekly learning goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery through Alpha's Test2Pass framework until real understanding is demonstrated.
• Adapt coaching style to the developmental needs of the cohort, using songs, movement, and storytelling as needed.
• Build relationships where students feel supported to stretch beyond their perceived limits.

Skills

Coaching

Motivation

Public speaking

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coachbot analytics

Job description

Alpha is hiring Learning Coaches to mentor K-3 students on-site in Santa Monica, CA. You will run energetic life-skills workshops and coach students individually and in small groups, using Coachbot analytics to track progress and keep students motivated toward ambitious weekly goals.

You’ll focus on confidence, resilience, communication, and goal-driven growth, with a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes and real understanding over participation.