K-3 Learning Coach: Targeted Reading Growth

Alpha School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a Learning Coach to work on-site at a campus in the United States. You will guide K-3 students through app-based core learning, run targeted literacy sessions, and lead morning launches and classroom routines.

The role emphasizes diagnosing gaps, sticking with learners, and driving weekly app goals. Requirements include 3+ years with children (4-9), 2+ years teaching reading in K-3, and structured-literacy training or a master's in reading.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, or similar settings.
• At least 2 years of that experience teaching reading in grades K-3, within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training or a master's in reading or literacy; teaching cert not required.

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning, spotting who is stuck and unblocking them.
• Run targeted structured-literacy sessions for two to four students and monitor progress.
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Drive students toward weekly app goals using currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, closing, and reading interventions.

Skills

Reading coaching

Data-driven instruction

Small-group instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Structured-literacy training LETRS

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha is hiring a Learning Coach to work on-site at a campus in the United States. You will guide K-3 students through app-based core learning, run targeted literacy sessions, and lead morning launches and classroom routines.

The role emphasizes diagnosing gaps, sticking with learners, and driving weekly app goals. Requirements include 3+ years with children (4-9), 2+ years teaching reading in K-3, and structured-literacy training or a master's in reading.