Youth Development Manager, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Locations include Beverly Hills, CA; Piedmont, CA; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Miami, FL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Seattle, WA (relocation assistance available). Compensation is $200,000 annually, paid weekly, with health, dental, and vision benefits beginning day one. Students at Alpha don’t passively absorb lectures. They advance through adaptive applications at double the speed of conventional classrooms while simultaneously developing practical life competencies. Your role ensures three core commitments are fulfilled for every child in your group: genuine enthusiasm for school, accelerated learning at 2x speed, and acquisition of skills beyond traditional academics. You will also guide and develop the staff members who uphold these same commitments throughout your campus. What You Will Be Doing Facilitating one‑hour interactive workshops focused on life skills and social‑emotional learning (SEL) for K‑8 students, covering subjects such as public speaking and concentration, using Alpha’s established curriculum framework Conducting daily motivational sessions designed to ensure 100% of students meet their weekly app‑based learning targets through age‑appropriate motivators including school currency systems and leaderboards Developing Guides through direct observation, specific feedback, and practical training to ensure they execute workshops with equivalent enthusiasm and exactness Analyzing Coachbot data and individual student records to pinpoint those requiring additional support, then providing direct intervention Personally mentoring your assigned student cohort, demonstrating the coaching and motivational techniques you require from all Guides What You Won’t Be Doing Creating lesson plans or developing curriculum materials. Students progress through adaptive applications; your responsibility is elevating the people who support them. Delivering traditional lectures to a classroom. You’re predominantly an engaging facilitator, minimally a content expert; if standing at a whiteboard appeals to you, look elsewhere. Compromising standards due to external pressure from parents or school leadership. When a student achieves 99%, the response is “not yet”—and you’ll be empowered to maintain that boundary. Spending your day in an office managing administrative tasks. The majority of your time involves direct interaction with students and Guides. Waiting extended periods for performance evaluations. Outcomes are visible in real time through Coachbot, and adjustments occur immediately. Youth Development Manager Key Responsibilities Ensure Alpha’s 3 Promises are achieved throughout your student cohort and among the Guides you develop: every child develops genuine love for school, learns at twice the traditional pace, and acquires authentic life skills. Basic Requirements Currently residing in or prepared to relocate to Beverly Hills, CA; Piedmont, CA; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Miami, FL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Seattle, WA (relocation assistance available) Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred; conventional teaching certifications not required) Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or comparable field Demonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training systems Proven history of managing teams of 5 or more individuals, including responsibility for recruitment and performance‑based dismissal decisions Background in coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and outcomes Direct experience working with children ages 5–14 in educational or developmental contexts Skilled in leveraging data and analytics to inform decisions and support ongoing improvement Legal authorization to work in the United States Nice‑to‑have Requirements Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Business Experience as a sports coach, camp director, or youth program coordinator where you directly inspired children to achieve quantifiable goals History of coaching adults in positions where their output was measured and evaluated Ability to engage and energize large groups of children. The presence that commands attention from a room full of 8‑year‑olds. About Alpha Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real‑world skills. Roles with real student impact include teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Alpha offers six‑figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast‑moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it. Working with us This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), long‑term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover