K-3 Reading Coach & Literacy Growth Lead

Alpha School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Literacy Specialist to coach K–3 students using app-based core learning, diagnosing decoding gaps, and delivering targeted mini-lessons. You will stay with students through the day, from morning launch to closing, guiding progress with clear goals and data-driven decisions.

The role is full-time on-site across Alpha campuses in the US, with relocation support and a focus on transforming reading outcomes for young learners. A structured-literacy background is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct work with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps or similar settings.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Willing to work on-site at a campus listed above, with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning and diagnosing gaps.
• Running short, structured literacy sessions with small groups.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and routine check charts.
• Driving students to weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, and closing to support progress.

Skills

Reading instruction

Phonics/Decoding diagnosis

On-site readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured literacy training (LETRS/IMSE/Orton-Gillingham/Wilson/Fundations/UFLI/etc.)

Tools

Reading platforms (Amira Lexia i-Ready)

Diagnostic assessments (DRA DIBELS AIMSweb)

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Literacy Specialist to coach K–3 students using app-based core learning, diagnosing decoding gaps, and delivering targeted mini-lessons. You will stay with students through the day, from morning launch to closing, guiding progress with clear goals and data-driven decisions.

The role is full-time on-site across Alpha campuses in the US, with relocation support and a focus on transforming reading outcomes for young learners. A structured-literacy background is required.