Job Description
Are you an expert in your domain, always pushing the boundaries and setting new standards? Imagine channeling that passion into revolutionizing education. At Alpha Schools, we're not just teaching; we're reinventing how education is delivered.
Forget about lectures and textbooks—our focus is on unlocking potential and fostering limitless growth. We're on the hunt for top performers like you, whether you've excelled in sports, debate, or academia, who are ready for a meaningful career shift. This is your chance to use your unique talents to inspire and guide the next generation.
At Alpha, your experience in achieving excellence will be used to motivate students, helping them learn at their own pace and uncover their passions. This role is about being a change-maker, showing students that with the right guidance, anything is possible.
You've already proven your ability to excel; now, help us elevate others. If you're ready to turn your drive for success into a catalyst for educational innovation, Alpha is ready for you. Join us and transform your quest for personal achievement into a legacy of inspiring others to reach for the stars.
Why choose Alpha?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for all in-person staff.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement, with many Guides moving into leadership roles.
- Access to top-notch technology, curriculum, and leadership resources.
Let's transform education together because, at Alpha, the sky is not the limit.
WHERE WE'RE HIRING
- Texas: Austin, Houston, & Fort Worth
- Florida: Miami, Orlando, Tampa, & West Palm Beach
- Phoenix, AZ
- Santa Barbara, CA
- New York City, NY
- The Bahamas
What you will be doing
- Sparking curiosity and inspiring an endless mindset in students through engaging, peer-level interactions.
- Employing AI and adaptive learning tools to customize education, enabling students to learn at their own speed.
- Encouraging a culture of growth, learning, and ambition, guiding students to discover their unique strengths and interests.
- Contributing to the ongoing innovation and enhancement of Alpha's educational model, sharing insights and ideas.
- Leading impactful life skills workshops that equip students for lifelong success.
What you will NOT be doing
- Sticking to traditional educational methods like stuffy lectures or rigid lesson plans. You are neither a tutor nor a teaching assistant.
- Neglecting the importance of personal development within the educational journey.
- Restricting students to conventional learning tools and methods, ignoring the impact of technology and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Your mission is to fulfill Alpha's promises by helping students adopt a limitless mindset and creating an environment where learning has no boundaries.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Proven record of exceptional achievement and high performance, such as academic scholars (National Merit, Fulbright), competitive athletes (Division I, Olympians), competition champions (chess, debate, science fairs), or similar
- Strong public speaking skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and energize audiences
- A desire to connect, inspire, and motivate K-8th grade students
- Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
- Willingness to work in-person at one of the campuses listed above
This position is also known as:
- Career Coach
- Camp Coordinator
- Youth Mentor
- Senior Associate
- Consultant
- Business Consultant
- Associate
- Counselor
- Youth Program Director
- Camp Counselor
- Youth Counselor
- Youth Development Specialist
- Youth Program Coordinator
- Tutor