Education Program Manager, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

In-person locations: 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) $200,000 annual salary, paid weekly | Health, dental, and vision benefits begin day one In-person locations: 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) $200,000 annual salary, paid weekly | Health, dental, and vision benefits begin day one The most impactful support you can offer a student who achieves 99% is to withhold calling it 100%. Not out of apathy — but because you know they\'re capable of reaching the full mark, and lowering expectations is the true disservice. If this reasoning resonates with you, continue reading. If it feels overly strict, this position will likely be a poor fit. 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 is to ensure three core commitments are fulfilled for every child in your group: they enjoy school, they progress at 2x the rate, and they acquire skills that no traditional curriculum provides. You\'ll also develop the Guides who uphold these same commitments throughout your campus. Data informs every choice, and every interaction is in-person. Your time divides between your own student group and the Guides under your leadership — and the expectation remains consistent for both: documented advancement, without compromise. When a Guide\'s session underperforms, you don\'t draft a memo; you observe, discuss, and resolve it by day\'s end. You\'ll observe reserved students present with confidence to adults. You\'ll encounter a learner who once "despised school" requesting extra time. And you\'ll recognize that the expectation you maintained is precisely what enabled their growth, because upholding standards is how you demonstrate belief in someone\'s potential. You may be establishing a completely new campus from the ground up and setting the foundational culture that will characterize the institution. As the site grows, your emphasis transitions from operational startup mode to coaching leadership, cultivating the team that expands Alpha\'s approach across your area. If this opportunity appeals to you, submit your application now. What You Will Be Doing Facilitating one-hour live workshops on life skills and social-emotional learning (SEL) with students in grades K-8, covering subjects such as public speaking and concentration, using Alpha\'s established framework Conducting daily motivational sessions designed to ensure 100% of students reach their weekly app targets through developmentally appropriate incentives including school currency and performance leaderboards Developing Guides via direct observation, focused feedback, and practical training so they execute workshops with equivalent enthusiasm and accuracy Analyzing Coachbot data and student records to pinpoint learners requiring support, then providing that intervention directly Personally mentoring your designated student cohort, demonstrating the coaching and motivational approaches you require from all Guides What You Won’t Be Doing Creating lesson plans or developing curriculum materials. Students progress via adaptive applications; your responsibility is to make the people supporting them exceptional. Delivering traditional classroom lectures. You\'re 80% motivator, 20% content expert; if standing at a whiteboard was your goal, this isn\'t the right role. Compromising standards due to pressure from parents or school leadership. When a student achieves 99%, the response is "not yet" — and you\'ll have institutional support to maintain that position. Spending time in an office managing administrative tasks. The majority of your workday involves direct engagement with students and Guides. Waiting extended periods for performance evaluation. Data is accessible in real-time through Coachbot and adjustments occur immediately. Education Program Manager Key Responsibilities Execute Alpha\'s 3 Promises throughout your student cohort and among the Guides you develop: every child enjoys school, progresses at 2x speed, and acquires genuine life competencies. Basic Requirements Currently located in or willing 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 are not required) Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or comparable field Demonstrated experience creating and executing educational programs, curricula, or training initiatives Proven history of managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including recruitment and performance-based termination responsibilities Background in coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and performance outcomes Professional experience with young people ages 5–14 in educational or developmental contexts Skill in leveraging data and performance metrics 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 an athletic coach, camp director, or youth program coordinator where you directly motivated children to achieve quantifiable goals History of coaching adults in positions where performance was monitored and evaluated Confidence presenting to large groups of children. The type of presence that commands attention in a room full of 8-year-olds. About Alpha Join the team building school around student growthAlpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Education work that pays like it matters: 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\u2019s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it. Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! 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. Consult for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5628-US-Boston-EducationProgr.008 #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover