K-3 Reading Coach — On-Site Impact Leader

Alpha School; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Benefits

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a Student Success Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy activities and structured learning routines. You will diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and monitor progress within a full on-site day from morning launch to closing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years with children and 2+ years in reading coaching, plus formal literacy training or a master’s in reading. This is a full-time on-site role with relocation support and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring or related settings.
• At least 2 years coaching students on reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS) or a master's in reading/literacy.
• Bachelor's degree required; teaching certificate not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coach K-3 students through app-based core learning; identify gaps and unblock with targeted sequences.
• Lead short literacy sessions with small groups and monitor transfer of skills.
• Guide students through daily campus routines from launch to closing to hit weekly goals.
• Drive students toward weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Be present with students during lunch, recess, and closing to address frustration with proactive plans.

Skills

Coaching students

Reading instruction

Diagnostics

On-site work

Relocation support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training or master's in reading

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a Student Success Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy activities and structured learning routines. You will diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and monitor progress within a full on-site day from morning launch to closing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years with children and 2+ years in reading coaching, plus formal literacy training or a master’s in reading. This is a full-time on-site role with relocation support and benefits.