K-3 Reading Coach & Literacy Innovator

Alpha School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Youth Development Coach to work on-site with K–3 students, guiding them through app-based core learning and closing reading gaps. You will stay with students across routines, pushing for daily goals and data-driven progress while using structured literacy approaches.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with young children, and formal structured-literacy training (or a master’s in reading). Relocation support is available for campus assignments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in relevant settings.
• At least 2 years of that experience teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training 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.
• Willing to relocate to campus listed above with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning, spotting gaps and guiding toward 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 for six-year-olds.
• Driving students to weekly app goals with school currency, leaderboards and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess and closing, addressing frustration with a plan.

Skills

Reading instruction

K-3 teaching

Coaching students

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Structured-literacy training / master's in reading

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Youth Development Coach to work on-site with K–3 students, guiding them through app-based core learning and closing reading gaps. You will stay with students across routines, pushing for daily goals and data-driven progress while using structured literacy approaches.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with young children, and formal structured-literacy training (or a master’s in reading). Relocation support is available for campus assignments.