K-3 Reading Coach: App-Based Literacy Guide

Alpha School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring for an on-site Early Elementary Teacher to guide K-3 students through app-based learning and targeted reading sessions. You will diagnose gaps, design sequences, and monitor progress daily from launch to closing on campus.

The role emphasizes rotating between whole-class instruction and small-group interventions, with relocation support and a focus on literacy outcomes. A strong structure for reading is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct work with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or similar settings.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training or a relevant master's degree.
• Bachelor's degree required; teaching certificate not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning and diagnosing gaps.
• Leading targeted literacy sessions with small groups (2–4 students).
• Maintaining daily routines from launch to closing with students.
• Guiding weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Staying with students during lunch, recess, and reading interventions.

Skills

Reading instruction

Diagnostic assessments

Reading platforms knowledge

Relocation willing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training or master's in reading

Tools

Lexia

Amira

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School is hiring for an on-site Early Elementary Teacher to guide K-3 students through app-based learning and targeted reading sessions. You will diagnose gaps, design sequences, and monitor progress daily from launch to closing on campus.

The role emphasizes rotating between whole-class instruction and small-group interventions, with relocation support and a focus on literacy outcomes. A strong structure for reading is essential.