K-3 Reading Coach: Close Gaps & Boost Fluency

Alpha School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School in Palo Alto, CA is hiring a Student Success Coach to guide K-3 learners through app-based core reading with a focus on diagnosing and closing literacy gaps.

You will work on-site five days, lead short literacy sessions, and support daily routines from launch to closing, including 90% classroom guidance and 10% reading sessions. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9.
• At least 2 years coaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, RGR, or similar) or a master's in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning: spotting gaps, asking the blocking questions, and keeping the daily goal.
• Running short structured-literacy sessions with two to four students and diagnosing decoding gaps.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Driving students toward weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, and closing with a plan for each child.

Skills

Reading coaching

Student engagement

On-site teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training or master's in reading

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA/DIBELS/AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School in Palo Alto, CA is hiring a Student Success Coach to guide K-3 learners through app-based core reading with a focus on diagnosing and closing literacy gaps.

You will work on-site five days, lead short literacy sessions, and support daily routines from launch to closing, including 90% classroom guidance and 10% reading sessions. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, and US work authorization is required.