K-3 Reading Coach & Gap-Closure Specialist

Alpha School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School in Boston, MA is hiring an Elementary Learning Coach to guide K–3 students through app-based core learning, diagnose gaps, and run targeted reading sessions. You’ll stay with your students from morning launch to closing, supporting literacy through structured activities and campus routines on-site.

Requirements include at least 3 years working with children ages 4–9, 2 years teaching reading in K–3, and structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working directly with children ages 4–9
• 2+ years teaching reading in grades K–3 within last 5 years
• Structured-literacy training or master's in reading or literacy
• Bachelor's degree; teaching certificate not required

Responsibilities

• Guide K–3 students through app-based core learning and diagnose gaps
• Lead targeted, short, structured reading sessions for 2–4 students
• Maintain daily routines from morning launch to closing on campus
• Support students to reach weekly app goals using data and feedback
• Stay with students through lunch and recess and implement reading interventions

Skills

Reading coaching

Phonics instruction

Literacy intervention

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha School in Boston, MA is hiring an Elementary Learning Coach to guide K–3 students through app-based core learning, diagnose gaps, and run targeted reading sessions. You’ll stay with your students from morning launch to closing, supporting literacy through structured activities and campus routines on-site.

Requirements include at least 3 years working with children ages 4–9, 2 years teaching reading in K–3, and structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading.