K-3 Reading Growth Coach (On-Site)

Alpha School; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Benefits package

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Youth Development Coach to guide K–3 students through app-based core learning and literacy activities on campus. You’ll diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and monitor progress with weekly goals.

You’ll remain with students through lunch, recess, and closing, while maintaining a high daily standard. Candidates need 3+ years with children 4–9, 2+ years teaching reading in K–3, and structured literacy training or a master’s.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working directly with children aged 4–9.
• 2+ years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training or a relevant master's.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through app-based core learning and close gaps.
• Diagnose decoding gaps and teach targeted sequences.
• Lead morning launch, workshops, and daily check-chart activities.
• Support students to reach weekly app goals and maintain momentum.
• Stay with students through meals and recess, planning for challenging cases.

Skills

Reading coaching

Diagnostic assessments

Child development

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured literacy training

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Youth Development Coach to guide K–3 students through app-based core learning and literacy activities on campus. You’ll diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and monitor progress with weekly goals.

You’ll remain with students through lunch, recess, and closing, while maintaining a high daily standard. Candidates need 3+ years with children 4–9, 2+ years teaching reading in K–3, and structured literacy training or a master’s.