K-3 Literacy Guide: Close Gaps & Elevate Learning

Crossover; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. This is a full-time, on-site Elementary School Teacher (Guides) role across Alpha campuses in the United States, including Palo Alto.

You will work with K–3 students, guiding them through app-based core learning and literacy workshops. The position offers relocation support, competitive pay of $120,000 USD/year, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• On-site position with relocation support.
• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4–9.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training (e.g., LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham) or a master's in reading/l literacy.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• Comfortable spending ~90% of the day guiding students through app-based learning; 10% on reading sessions.
• Willing to work with all K-3 students; legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning: spotting gaps, guiding through prompts, and achieving daily goals.
• Running short structured-literacy sessions with 2–4 students, diagnosing gaps via running records and fluency probes.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities to keep six-year-olds engaged.
• Driving students to weekly app goals with school currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, and closing; addressing frustration with a plan.

Skills

Structured literacy

Reading instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Job description

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. This is a full-time, on-site Elementary School Teacher (Guides) role across Alpha campuses in the United States, including Palo Alto.

You will work with K–3 students, guiding them through app-based core learning and literacy workshops. The position offers relocation support, competitive pay of $120,000 USD/year, and comprehensive benefits.