K-3 Reading Coach & On-Site Learning Guide

Alpha School; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, and

Life and disability insurance

FSA/HSA and commuter accounts

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring a full-time, on-site Elementary Learning Coach to support K‑3 students with reading growth. You will diagnose gaps, deliver targeted sessions, and guide students through app-based core learning. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction and hands-on coaching across the school day.

You’ll work with the same cohort, monitor progress weekly, and help expand literacy routines campus-wide. This position includes relocation support and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of direct work with children ages 4‑9.
• 2 years of reading instruction in K‑3 within the last 5 years.
• Completion of structured literacy training or a teaching certificate is optional.

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning; identify gaps and unblock them.
• Lead targeted reading sessions for small groups (2–4 students).
• Guide morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Drive weekly app goals using metrics and gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and closing with a plan for frustrated children.

Skills

Reading instruction

Diagnostic assessment

Student coaching

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Structured literacy training

Tools

Lexia

i-Ready

Amira

Job description

Alpha School is hiring a full-time, on-site Elementary Learning Coach to support K‑3 students with reading growth. You will diagnose gaps, deliver targeted sessions, and guide students through app-based core learning. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction and hands-on coaching across the school day.

You’ll work with the same cohort, monitor progress weekly, and help expand literacy routines campus-wide. This position includes relocation support and benefits.