K-3 Literacy Coach & Reading Growth Catalyst

Alpha School; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Youth Development Coach to support K-3 students with app-based literacy learning. You will diagnose decoding gaps, lead short literacy blocks, and guide students through daily routines from launch to close.

The role emphasizes structured literacy training, classroom collaboration, and on-site work with relocation support. A Bachelor’s is required; a teaching certificate is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working directly with children ages 4–9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, or similar.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K–3 within the last 5 years.
• Structured literacy training completed: LETRS, IMSE, Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning; identify gaps and unblock with targeted strategy.
• Run short, structured literacy sessions for small groups (2–4 students).
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and routine check-ins with students.
• Drive weekly app goals using school currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and closing, planning for challenging cases.

Skills

Reading coaching

App-based learning

On-site

Student motivation

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters in reading/literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Youth Development Coach to support K-3 students with app-based literacy learning. You will diagnose decoding gaps, lead short literacy blocks, and guide students through daily routines from launch to close.

The role emphasizes structured literacy training, classroom collaboration, and on-site work with relocation support. A Bachelor’s is required; a teaching certificate is not mandatory.