K-3 Literacy Coach: Data-Driven Reading & App-Based Learning

Alpha School; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Literacy Specialist to coach K–3 students using app-based learning and targeted literacy sequences. You will diagnose gaps, run short sessions, and lead daily classroom routines from launch to close on a full-time, on-site campus.

Qualifications include 3+ years with children 4–9, 2+ years teaching reading in K–3, and structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading. Relocation support and US work authorization are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or equivalent settings.
• At least 2 years of that experience teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson etc.) or a master's in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor's degree required; teaching certificate not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Willing to work on-site at listed campuses with relocation support.
• Experience with reading platforms (Amira, Lexia, i-Ready) or diagnostic assessments (DRA, DIBELS, AIMSweb) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning: spotting where they’re stuck and guiding them to the answer.
• Running short structured-literacy sessions with two to four students and diagnosing gaps with running records and fluency probes.
• 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, and closing, addressing frustration with a concrete plan.

Skills

Reading instruction

Diagnostic assessments

On-site work

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Structured-literacy training or master's in reading/literacy

Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Literacy Specialist to coach K–3 students using app-based learning and targeted literacy sequences. You will diagnose gaps, run short sessions, and lead daily classroom routines from launch to close on a full-time, on-site campus.

Qualifications include 3+ years with children 4–9, 2+ years teaching reading in K–3, and structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading. Relocation support and US work authorization are provided.