K-3 Academic Coach — On-Site Literacy & Growth Mentor

Crossover; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school and curriculum leaders, and remote team members. This is a full‑time, on‑site role at an Alpha campus, focusing on coaching K–3 reading through app-based core instruction and targeted reading sessions.

The position offers six-figure roles for those who help build a radically better school experience and includes relocation assistance for the Piedmont, CA area.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years direct work with children ages 4-9
• At least 2 years of that teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years
• Completed structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading or literacy
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning and help them reach daily goals
• Run 2–4 student literacy sessions, diagnosing gaps and teaching a sequence you designed
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check‑chart activities for six-year-olds
• Drive students to weekly app goals using school currency, leaderboards, and gamification
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, closing, and targeted reading interventions

Skills

Reading instruction experience

Structured‑literacy training

Coaching mentality

Data‑driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school and curriculum leaders, and remote team members. This is a full‑time, on‑site role at an Alpha campus, focusing on coaching K–3 reading through app-based core instruction and targeted reading sessions.

The position offers six-figure roles for those who help build a radically better school experience and includes relocation assistance for the Piedmont, CA area.