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

The most effective leaders understand that success is not defined by their own achievements. It is defined by the accomplishments of those they lead. If you have a proven record of developing high-performing teams, elevating people beyond their own expectations, and excelling in cultures where high standards are non-negotiable, this position allows you to deploy those capabilities in service of the next generation. At Alpha, students do not sit through traditional lectures. Academic mastery happens through adaptive technology, freeing Guides to focus on coaching, accountability, motivation, and essential life skills. As a Lead Guide, your role is to develop the team that powers this approach—coaching Guides, cultivating emerging leaders, and establishing an environment where students routinely surpass expectations. This is not a role focused on instructional coaching, nor is it traditional classroom teaching. You will not review lesson plans or observe lectures—there are none. Instead, you will cultivate a culture of excellence by coaching your team, facilitating dynamic life skills workshops, and inspiring students to pursue ambitious goals. Your performance will be evaluated based on student experience quality, team outcomes, and your ability to uphold rigorous standards while motivating others to meet them. Alpha is creating the world's leading K-12 experience. That demands leaders who have already demonstrated the ability to elevate others' performance, make decisions grounded in objective data, and champion bold innovation over outdated convention. If that resonates with you, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. This position is currently available at select Alpha campuses: Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Miami, FL; Miami Beach, FL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Orange County, CA; and Santa Barbara, CA. If you reside in one of these regions—or are open to relocation—we encourage you to apply. Candidates outside these areas who bring exceptional qualifications are also welcome. As Alpha expands, we frequently connect outstanding leaders with emerging opportunities across our growing campus network. What You Will Be Doing Coaching Guides to reliably deliver outstanding student experiences while upholding Alpha's rigorous standards. Facilitating dynamic life skills workshops that build communication, leadership, focus, and other essential competencies for K-12 students. Inspiring students to pursue ambitious learning objectives and maximize their progress within self-directed academic programs. Leveraging data, direct observation, and coaching dialogues to enhance Guide performance and student results. Supporting the launch and establishment of new Alpha campuses by fostering a culture rooted in excellence, accountability, and ongoing improvement. What You Won’t Be Doing Delivering traditional academic instruction or presenting subject-specific lectures. Developing lesson plans or designing curriculum materials. Reducing standards to create the appearance of success rather than guiding students toward genuine mastery. Leading a team remotely without direct, regular coaching engagement with students and Guides. Maintaining outdated methods simply because they represent established practice. Youth Program Manager Key Responsibilities Guarantee that every student consistently receives Alpha's three promises by developing high-performing Guides, facilitating compelling life skills experiences, and upholding rigorous standards for student achievement. Basic Requirements Willingness to work on-site at an Alpha campus (relocation support available): Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Miami, FL; Miami Beach, FL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Orange County, CA; Santa Barbara, CA 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. Demonstrated success using data to drive performance improvements. Experience working with children ages 5-14 in an educational, coaching, or developmental setting. Experience building or launching a new team, program, business, school, or initiative. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Nice-to-have Requirements Experience coaching youth through athletics, debate, camps, or extracurricular programs. Exceptional public speaking and storytelling skills. A track record of achieving high levels of academic, professional, or athletic performance. Experience motivating teams through ambitious goals while maintaining high accountability. A passion for challenging conventional education and helping shape a new model for K-12 learning. About Alpha Join the team building school around student growth 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: 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. Its 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover