Crossover · 3 hours ago
Head of School, Alpha - $200,000/year USD
Crossover is establishing a flagship campus in Houston and is seeking a Head of School to lead the educational transformation. The role involves overseeing a team of Guides, ensuring operational excellence, and driving student engagement through data-informed strategies.
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Responsibilities
Establish Houston's flagship Alpha campus: Execute Alpha's three core promises for 100 plus students immediately, ensuring operational excellence in every dimension
Facilitate live workshops for K through 12 students on critical life skills: Conduct compelling one-hour sessions covering public speaking, growth mindset, and feedback dynamics. Apply Alpha's proven playbook to help students master competencies that traditional schools overlook, all while keeping the experience engaging
Drive every student toward 100 percent goal achievement: Develop personalized motivational frameworks for each individual. Apply data-informed strategies to break through barriers and maintain student engagement with the Alpha platform. Success is defined by every student meeting their objectives
Develop Guides through targeted coaching: Leverage both quantitative and qualitative data to pinpoint performance shortfalls. Provide direct, actionable guidance in coaching meetings and monitor progress. Maintain team accountability through logic and objectivity, not empathy that weakens standards
Lead campus operations using data-driven analysis: Evaluate performance across team members, operational systems, parent engagement, and campus culture. Identify issues, execute root cause investigations, engage relevant stakeholders, and implement quantifiable improvements. Document all decisions and modify approaches based on outcomes
Uphold excellence without exception: Define and sustain Alpha's quality expectations for both students and staff. Execute difficult decisions when performance is inadequate. Model the standard of excellence for your entire campus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or related discipline
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in education, learning and development, coaching, business, or related area
Proven experience leading and managing teams of no fewer than 15 individuals with complete hiring and termination authority
Comprehensive understanding of the Houston or broader Texas educational environment
Direct experience working with children and adolescents ages 5 through 14
Demonstrated data analysis capabilities and track record of leveraging metrics to inform decisions and foster continuous improvement
Commitment to educational transformation
Startup orientation: performs well under pressure, adapts rapidly to evolving conditions, confident creating infrastructure from the ground up
Dynamic and engaging communicator who captures the attention of large groups of students or staff
Capable of connecting with K through 12 students, grasping their interests and cultural context, and functioning as a positive role model
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Immediate health coverage
HSA
FSA
401k Roth
Company
Crossover
Crossover is a global recruitment company, founded in 2014.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-04-12
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