K-3 Literacy Guide: App-Based Learning & Gap-Closing

Alpha School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alpha School in the United States is hiring for an Early Elementary Teacher (Guide) to help K-3 students close reading gaps using app-based core learning and targeted literacy sessions.

You will coach 4- to 9-year-olds, lead 70% classroom guidance and 30% reading interventions, with on-site work, relocation support, and a pathway to leadership as the network grows.

Experience with structured literacy and a bachelor’s degree are required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in teaching or related settings.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training: LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, Really Great Reading, or a master’s in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject. Teaching certificate is not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning: spotting gaps and unblocking progress.
• Running targeted structured-literacy sessions with two to four students and diagnosing decoding gaps.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and daily classroom routines from launch to closing.
• Driving students toward weekly app goals with incentives and gamification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Structured-literacy training

Legally authorized to work in the US

Job description

Alpha School in the United States is hiring for an Early Elementary Teacher (Guide) to help K-3 students close reading gaps using app-based core learning and targeted literacy sessions.

You will coach 4- to 9-year-olds, lead 70% classroom guidance and 30% reading interventions, with on-site work, relocation support, and a pathway to leadership as the network grows.

Experience with structured literacy and a bachelor’s degree are required; visa sponsorship is not provided.