App-Based Reading Guide for K-3 Classrooms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Health coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Alpha is seeking an Elementary School Teacher (Guide) to support K-3 students using app-based core learning. You will diagnose gaps, lead reading interventions, and engage families with weekly progress updates.

The role emphasizes diagnostic planning over scripted lessons, with relocation support and opportunities to shape literacy curricula across campuses. Join a growing network and impact student growth.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on-site at a campus listed above, with relocation support
• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years
• Completed structured-literacy training: LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, Really Great Reading or equivalent; or a master's in reading or literacy
• Bachelor's degree in any subject. A teaching certificate is not required
• Comfortable spending about 70% of your day guiding students through app-based learning, workshops, and campus routines; 30% on targeted reading sessions
• Willing to work with all K-3 students, not only struggling readers
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning: spotting who is stuck, asking the question that unblocks them, holding the daily goal
• Running targeted structured-literacy sessions with two to four students; diagnosing a phonics gap and teaching a sequence you designed
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities for six-year-olds
• Driving students to weekly app goals with leaderboards and gamification
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, closing, and reading interventions with a plan for frustrated students

Skills

Reading instruction

Student coaching

Data-driven teaching

On-site work

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Structured literacy training or master's in reading/literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha is seeking an Elementary School Teacher (Guide) to support K-3 students using app-based core learning. You will diagnose gaps, lead reading interventions, and engage families with weekly progress updates.

The role emphasizes diagnostic planning over scripted lessons, with relocation support and opportunities to shape literacy curricula across campuses. Join a growing network and impact student growth.