K-3 Literacy Guide: App-Based Learning Coach

Alpha School; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Tax-advantaged FSA/HSA

Commuter accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha School seeks an on-site elementary guide to drive reading achievement through app-based learning and focused interventions. You will diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and work with small groups of K-3 students daily.

Expect a blend of core instructional time and targeted reading sessions, with relocation support and full benefits. This role emphasizes data-driven instruction and daily goal attainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching certificate not required.
• Completed structured-literacy training (e.g., LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, SIPPS) or a master's in reading or literacy.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Guide elementary students through app-based core learning and achieve daily goals.
• Lead targeted reading sessions for small groups, diagnosing gaps and applying sequences.
• Maintain presence from morning launch through closing with rich data-informed instruction.
• Support families with weekly data and progress reports.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Student coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured literacy training or master's in reading

Job description

Alpha School seeks an on-site elementary guide to drive reading achievement through app-based learning and focused interventions. You will diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and work with small groups of K-3 students daily.

Expect a blend of core instructional time and targeted reading sessions, with relocation support and full benefits. This role emphasizes data-driven instruction and daily goal attainment.