Director of Learning & Development, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

The most meaningful support you can offer a student who achieves 99% is to refuse to round it up to 100%. Not out of indifference — but because you know they're capable of reaching it, and lowering expectations is the true disservice. If that reasoning resonates, continue reading. If it feels overly strict, this position will likely frustrate you. Students at Alpha don't passively attend lectures. They move through adaptive learning apps at double the speed of conventional classrooms while simultaneously developing practical life skills. Your responsibility is ensuring three core commitments are fulfilled for every student in your cohort: they develop a love for school, they accelerate their learning by 2x, and they acquire competencies no traditional textbook provides. You also mentor 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 cohort and the Guides under your leadership — and the expectation remains identical for both: measurable advancement, without exception. When a Guide's session underperforms, you don't draft a memo; you observe, debrief immediately, and course‑correct that same afternoon. You may be establishing a brand-new campus from the ground up and shaping the foundational culture that will define the school. As the campus evolves, your emphasis transitions from operational startup mode to coaching leadership, cultivating the team that scales Alpha's approach across your region. What You Will Be Doing Facilitating one-hour interactive life skills and social-emotional learning (SEL) sessions with K‑8 students covering topics such as public speaking and focus, adhering to Alpha's established playbook. Conducting daily motivation sessions that ensure 100% of students reach their weekly app-based goals through age‑appropriate incentives including school currency and leaderboards. Developing Guides via observation, precise feedback, and direct mentorship so they execute workshops with equivalent energy and consistency to your own. Analyzing Coachbot data and student records to pinpoint who requires intervention, then delivering that intervention yourself. Personally mentoring your designated student cohort, exemplifying the coaching and motivational techniques you expect every Guide to employ. What You Won’t Be Doing Creating lesson plans or developing curriculum. Students engage with adaptive apps; your responsibility is making the people who support them exceptional. Delivering traditional classroom lectures. You're 80% performer, 20% content expert; if you prefer standing at a whiteboard, this role isn't the right fit. Compromising standards due to pressure from parents or administrators. When a student achieves 99%, the response is "not yet" — and you'll be empowered to maintain that standard. Spending time in an office managing paperwork. The majority of your day involves direct interaction with students and Guides. Waiting weeks for performance evaluations. Outcomes are visible in real time via Coachbot, and adjustments occur immediately. Key Responsibilities Fulfill Alpha's 3 Promises for your cohort and the Guides under your leadership: every student loves school, learns at 2x the standard pace, and develops genuine life skills. 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 support is provided). Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred; traditional teaching certifications are not sought). Minimum 5 years of experience in education, learning and development, coaching, or comparable field. Proven experience designing and executing educational programs, curricula, or training initiatives. Demonstrated history of managing a team of 5 or more individuals, including hiring and performance‑driven termination decisions. Proven ability coaching, mentoring, or delivering constructive feedback to enhance engagement and performance. Experience engaging with youth ages 5–14 in educational or developmental contexts. Strong capability using data and metrics to inform decisions and drive continuous 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 leader where you directly motivated children to achieve quantifiable objectives. Background coaching adults in positions where their performance was measured and evaluated. Confidence performing before large groups of children. The presence that commands attention in a room full of 8‑year‑olds. Compensation & Benefits Location: 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 support provided). Salary: $200,000 annually, paid weekly. Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover