On-Site Kindergarten Life-Skills Coach (AI-Powered)

Alpha School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Alpha is hiring for a Kindergarten Teacher to work on-site across its campuses in Palo Alto, Malibu, and San Francisco, CA. You will lead K-3 life-skills workshops, coach students individually and in small groups, and use analytics to guide progress toward ambitious weekly goals.

The role emphasizes motivation, measurable outcomes, and a coaching approach over traditional curriculum delivery. Relocation assistance is available and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on-site at Alpha campuses; Palo Alto, Malibu, San Francisco, CA; relocation assistance available.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• At least 3 years of direct work with children ages 4–9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, or youth programs.
• Experience leading group activities for young children with a clear structure to keep them engaged.
• Proven track record of motivating young children to achieve challenging goals.
• Concrete example of adapting approach based on feedback and results.
• Comfort using AI-powered learning while focusing energy on coaching, motivation, and life-skill development.
• Ability to balance warmth with high expectations and engaging storytelling for young learners.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging life-skills workshops for K-3 students to master communication, focus, feedback, and durable skills.
• Coach students one-on-one and in small groups using analytics and motivation systems to hit weekly goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery through Alpha's framework, coaching until genuine understanding is shown.
• Adapt coaching style to cohort development, using songs, movement, and storytelling as needed.
• Build relationships that support students to stretch beyond what they thought possible.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Life skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI-powered learning tools

Job description

Alpha is hiring for a Kindergarten Teacher to work on-site across its campuses in Palo Alto, Malibu, and San Francisco, CA. You will lead K-3 life-skills workshops, coach students individually and in small groups, and use analytics to guide progress toward ambitious weekly goals.

The role emphasizes motivation, measurable outcomes, and a coaching approach over traditional curriculum delivery. Relocation assistance is available and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.