K-3 Reading Coach — On-Site, App-Based Learning Impact

Alpha School; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a Youth Development Coach to guide K–3 students through app-based literacy sessions and daily campus routines. You will diagnose decoding gaps, design short intervention sequences, and work directly with small groups to move students toward weekly reading goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, continuous data-driven support, and staying with students from launch to closing. A structured-literacy background and on-site presence are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children aged 4–9 in relevant settings.
• 2+ years experience teaching reading to K–3 within the last 5 years.
• Structured-literacy training such as LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, or graduate degree in reading or literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coach 6-year-olds through app-based core learning and gap closure.
• Lead short literacy sessions with 2–4 students, diagnose gaps, and design targeted sequences.
• Attend morning launch, life-skills workshops, and daily routines with students.
• Maintain progress with weekly app goals using school currency and leaderboards.
• Stay with students through lunch and recess, planning for each child's needs.

Skills

Early literacy coaching

Student engagement

Classroom management

On-site work

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Alpha is hiring a Youth Development Coach to guide K–3 students through app-based literacy sessions and daily campus routines. You will diagnose decoding gaps, design short intervention sequences, and work directly with small groups to move students toward weekly reading goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, continuous data-driven support, and staying with students from launch to closing. A structured-literacy background and on-site presence are essential.