App-Based Learning Coach for K-3 Growth

Alpha School; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School in Hayward, CA is seeking a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based core learning, identify gaps, and deliver short, targeted literacy sequences within a busy school day.

You will lead morning launches, check-ins, and daily routines, while maintaining high expectations for growth. A strong background in structured-literacy training and hands-on coaching with young children is essential; relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject; a teaching certificate is not required.
• Structured-literacy training such as LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, or similar; or a master's in reading or literacy.
• At least 3 years working with children 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, or related settings.
• Experience guiding K-3 students through app-based learning and literacy goals.

Responsibilities

• Get every K-3 student to their daily learning goals and close decoding gaps.
• Lead short structured-literacy sessions with small groups; diagnose gaps and deliver sequences.
• Maintain daily routines: morning launch, lunch, recess, and closing with consistent progress checks.
• Drive weekly app goals using school currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Stay with students through meals and activities, addressing frustration with actionable plans.

Skills

Reading coaching

Phonics instruction

Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in reading or literacy

Teaching certificate not required

Tools

Amira

Lexia

DRA / AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School in Hayward, CA is seeking a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based core learning, identify gaps, and deliver short, targeted literacy sequences within a busy school day.

You will lead morning launches, check-ins, and daily routines, while maintaining high expectations for growth. A strong background in structured-literacy training and hands-on coaching with young children is essential; relocation support is offered.