Guide Assistant
$11,250 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks ($15 USD/hour)

Miami or Austin, United States
Fully-remote
part-time (15 hrs/week)
Flexible schedule
Long-term role

Guide Assistant $11,250USD/year ($15 USD/hour)

Description

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a part-time, in-person role located at our campuses in Austin, TX and Miami, FL.

Join the most innovative school in the world and help shape the future of education! We're seeking passionate individuals to support our revolutionary learning model part-time in Miami and Austin.

In this position, you'll play a crucial part in empowering students and facilitating their journey to academic and personal success. You'll work in a dynamic, tech-driven educational environment to support our Guides in delivering our three promises to students: ensuring academic success, fostering life skills development, and nurturing a love for learning.

You'll love this job if you're passionate about innovative, tech-driven learning environments and enjoy a collaborative, support-focused role. If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings and want to be part of revolutionizing education, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join us in Miami or Austin and help us empower the next generation of learners!

What you will be doing

  • Assisting in preparing and setting up materials, equipment, and learning environments for workshops and academic sessions
  • Providing logistical, operational, and technical support to ensure smooth and efficient operations
  • Facilitating and monitoring student participation, providing additional assistance to keep students engaged
  • Coordinating schedules and managing transitions between sessions

What you will NOT be doing

  • Providing direct emotional or motivational coaching to students (that's the Guide's role)
  • Lecturing or delivering primary instruction
  • Simply monitoring students on computers - we expect active engagement in supporting learning

Key responsibilities

Provide effective support for Guides in delivering Alpha's 3 commitments to students: ensuring academic success, fostering life skills development, and nurturing a love for learning. This involves assisting with session preparation, facilitating student engagement, and maintaining a productive learning environment.

Candidate requirements

  • Willingness to work in person at our Miami or Austin campus
  • Ability to commit to a regular part-time schedule of at least 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 am - 4 pm during the school year (up to 30 hours available)
  • Currently enrolled in or completed some college coursework
  • Experience working with kids and supporting educational staff (e.g. teaching assistant, camp counselor)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Technical troubleshooting abilities
  • Adaptable problem-solving mindset
  • Kid-friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship
How it works

Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.

We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 1

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.

Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 2

Pass English Proficiency Test.

Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 3

Prove Real-World Job Skills.

Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 4

Ace An Interview Or Two.

Accept Job Offer.
STEP 5

Accept Job Offer.

Celebrate!
STEP 6

Celebrate!

Frequently asked questions

About Crossover

Why Crossover

Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.

The Olympics of work

The Olympics of work

It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.

Premium pay for premium talent

Premium pay for premium talent

Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.

Shortlist by skills, not bias

Shortlist by skills, not bias

We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.