K-3 Reading Coach — On-Site & Impactful

Alpha School; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpha is seeking an Academic Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based learning, close reading gaps, and structured-literacy sessions. You will lead morning launches, workshops, and life-skills activities while driving weekly app goals and data-driven progress.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching with 4–9 year-olds, on-site work, and a focus on targeted reading interventions within a fast-moving school environment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on-site with relocation support.
• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• 70% of day guiding students through app-based learning; 30% on targeted reading sessions.
• Willing to work with all K-3 students; not visa-sponsored.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Get every K-3 student to daily learning goals and close reading gaps.
• Conduct targeted structured-literacy sessions with 2–4 students.
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Drive students to weekly app goals with school currency and gamification.
• Stay with students from launch to closing and plan for frustrated children.

Skills

Coaching

Reading interventions

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Structured-literacy training or Master's in reading

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha is seeking an Academic Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based learning, close reading gaps, and structured-literacy sessions. You will lead morning launches, workshops, and life-skills activities while driving weekly app goals and data-driven progress.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching with 4–9 year-olds, on-site work, and a focus on targeted reading interventions within a fast-moving school environment.