App-Based Reading Coach for K-3 (On-Site)

Alpha School; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring as part of its growing network of campuses across the country. This full-time, on-site role focuses on guiding K-3 students through app-based core learning, diagnosing gaps, and driving weekly progress with data-driven strategies.

You will spend ~70% of time on guiding students and ~30% on targeted reading sessions, staying with students through lunch and recess while maintaining ambitious goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years directly with children ages 4-9: teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or similar settings.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in K-3 in the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS) or master's in reading/literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning, spotting gaps and unblocking progress.
• Run targeted reading sessions for two to four students with a diagnostic plan.
• Lead morning launch, workshops, and routines to keep six-year-olds engaged.

Skills

Reading instruction

Coaching

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School is hiring as part of its growing network of campuses across the country. This full-time, on-site role focuses on guiding K-3 students through app-based core learning, diagnosing gaps, and driving weekly progress with data-driven strategies.

You will spend ~70% of time on guiding students and ~30% on targeted reading sessions, staying with students through lunch and recess while maintaining ambitious goals.