Elementary Learning Coach — On-Site Reading Specialist

Alpha School; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

FSA / HSA

401(k)

PTO and parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking an Elementary Learning Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based learning and targeted literacy sessions. You will diagnose literacy gaps, design sequences, and support students from launch to close, with a daily focus on reading growth and engagement.

The role requires on-site presence and relocation support for listed campuses. The ideal candidate has 3+ years working with children and 2+ years teaching reading in K-3, plus structured literacy training or a master’s

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching or related settings.
• At least 2 years of that experience teaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor’s degree; teaching certificate not required.
• Comfort with app-based learning and daily campus routines.
• Willing to work with all K-3 students; legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning; identify gaps and unblock progress.
• Lead targeted, structured-literacy sessions with small groups.
• Guide morning routines, life-skills workshops, and daily campus activities.
• Drive weekly app goals using school currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Maintain presence with students through lunch, recess, and reading interventions.

Skills

Reading instruction

Coaching children

App-based learning

Reading assessments

On-site teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured literacy training

Master's in reading or literacy

Job description

Alpha School is seeking an Elementary Learning Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based learning and targeted literacy sessions. You will diagnose literacy gaps, design sequences, and support students from launch to close, with a daily focus on reading growth and engagement.

The role requires on-site presence and relocation support for listed campuses. The ideal candidate has 3+ years working with children and 2+ years teaching reading in K-3, plus structured literacy training or a master’s