Youth Development Leader - Coach Guides, Build Campuses

Alpha School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 164,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha is seeking a Youth Development Manager to coach Guides, lead life-skills workshops, and inspire students across multiple campuses. You’ll shape a culture of excellence, rely on data to drive improvements, and advance ambitious goals for 5–14 year-olds within a rigorous, data-informed program.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role with relocation support and competitive compensation. You’ll help open new campuses and build high-impact teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or a related leadership role.
• Experience leading and developing teams of five or more people, including hiring and performance decisions.
• Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to consistently deliver exceptional student experiences while maintaining Alpha's high standards.
• Leading engaging life skills workshops that develop communication, leadership, focus, and other real-world skills for K-12 students.
• Motivating students to achieve ambitious learning goals and maximize progress in self-directed programs.
• Using data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve Guide performance and student outcomes.
• Helping launch and establish new Alpha campuses by building a culture centered on excellence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team building

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Alpha is seeking a Youth Development Manager to coach Guides, lead life-skills workshops, and inspire students across multiple campuses. You’ll shape a culture of excellence, rely on data to drive improvements, and advance ambitious goals for 5–14 year-olds within a rigorous, data-informed program.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role with relocation support and competitive compensation. You’ll help open new campuses and build high-impact teams.