K-3 Reading Coach & Gap-Closing Specialist

Alpha School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Literacy Specialist to drive daily reading goals for K-3 students using app-based core learning. You will stay with students from launch to closing, diagnose gaps, and tailor short sequences to ensure progress.

This full-time on-site role requires at least 3 years with children, 2 years teaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years, and structured literacy training or a master’s in reading.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years direct work with children aged 4-9 in relevant settings.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in K-3 within last 5 years.
• Structured-literacy training or a master's in reading/literacy.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Willing to work 90% app-based learning, 10% reading sessions.
• Capable of working on-site at listed campuses with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning to hit daily goals.
• Running short literacy sessions with 2–4 students and diagnose gaps.
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Help students reach weekly app goals with gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and closing with a plan.

Skills

On-site willingness

Relocation support

Experience with children ages 4-9

Reading instruction experience

Diagnosing reading gaps

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Tools

Reading platforms (Amira, Lexia, i-Ready)

Diagnostic assessments (DRA, DIBELS, AIMSweb)

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Literacy Specialist to drive daily reading goals for K-3 students using app-based core learning. You will stay with students from launch to closing, diagnose gaps, and tailor short sequences to ensure progress.

This full-time on-site role requires at least 3 years with children, 2 years teaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years, and structured literacy training or a master’s in reading.