K-3 Reading Coach & On-Site Learning Mentor

Alpha School; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy learning and close reading gaps. You will diagnose decoding gaps, design a short instructional sequence, and monitor transfer to independent reading.

Join a full-time, on-site role with a campus list nationwide and relocation support. You’ll lead daily routines, coaching sessions, and check-chart activities to keep students moving toward daily goals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Completed structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor’s degree; teaching certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching 2–4 students through app-based core learning and unblocking gaps.
• Leading short structured-literacy sessions and diagnosing decoding gaps.
• Maintain daily learning goals and drive progress with data.
• Stay with students through lunch and routines; manage frustrations with plans.

Skills

Patience with children

Coaching

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & data use

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LETRS

IMSE

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson Reading System

Fundations

UFLI

CERI

Neuhaus

SIPPS

Really Great Reading

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy learning and close reading gaps. You will diagnose decoding gaps, design a short instructional sequence, and monitor transfer to independent reading.

Join a full-time, on-site role with a campus list nationwide and relocation support. You’ll lead daily routines, coaching sessions, and check-chart activities to keep students moving toward daily goals.