Youth Development Coach & School Growth Architect

Alpha School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a Youth Development Manager to coach Guides and K-3 students using performance data and classroom observations. You will lead workshops, conduct one-on-one and small-group coaching, and build scalable playbooks that raise team performance and student outcomes.

This full-time, in-person role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years working with young children; relocation support is provided for NYC or Miami campuses. A coaching-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working with elementary-aged children (ages 5–9).
• Experience leading teams of five or more people, including performance management and hiring decisions.
• Experience building, launching, or significantly growing a program, school, team, or initiative.
• Demonstrated success using data and measurable outcomes to improve team or student performance.
• Compelling storytelling and facilitation skills that engage young children, plus the ability to coach adults with clear expectations and direct feedback.
• Excited by challenging conventional education models and embracing a coaching-first approach.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coach Guides and students using performance data, classroom observations, and direct feedback to achieve measurable improvements.
• Facilitate engaging workshops for K-3 students focused on communication, resilience, collaboration, accountability, focus, and other life skills.
• Lead one-on-one and small-group coaching sessions that connect student motivation to academic growth and independence.
• Build and refine repeatable coaching playbooks that raise performance across the Guide team.
• Train and mentor Guides while modeling exceptional coaching and facilitation every day.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching

Public speaking

Facilitation

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or related field

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

Dashboards/Analytics

Job description

Alpha is hiring a Youth Development Manager to coach Guides and K-3 students using performance data and classroom observations. You will lead workshops, conduct one-on-one and small-group coaching, and build scalable playbooks that raise team performance and student outcomes.

This full-time, in-person role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years working with young children; relocation support is provided for NYC or Miami campuses. A coaching-first mindset is essential.