K-3 Reading Coach & Student Growth Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Benefits (W2)

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy and daily routines on a full-time, on-site campus. You will diagnose gaps, run short sessions, and help students reach weekly app goals.

The role emphasizes diagnosing reading gaps, staying with students through lunch and recess, and engaging in structured literacy training materials. On-site relocation support is provided; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning and achieving daily goals.
• Running short structured-literacy sessions for small groups and diagnosing gaps.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Driving students to weekly app goals using currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, and closing with a proactive plan.

Skills

Reading coaching

On-site collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy and daily routines on a full-time, on-site campus. You will diagnose gaps, run short sessions, and help students reach weekly app goals.

The role emphasizes diagnosing reading gaps, staying with students through lunch and recess, and engaging in structured literacy training materials. On-site relocation support is provided; US work authorization is required.