K-3 Reading Guide: On-Site, App-Driven Coaching

Alpha School; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401(k) plan

One-time relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking an on-site Early Elementary Teacher (Guide) to lead app-based core learning and targeted reading sessions for 4–9 year-olds. You will diagnose gaps with running records and fluency probes, design sequences, and monitor progress daily, while maintaining a shared goal across routines and workshops.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and structured-literacy training; 3+ years of direct child work and 2+ years teaching reading in K-3.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in educational or related 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, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree; teaching certificate not required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide students through app-based core learning and literacy activities.
• Lead targeted reading sessions for 2–4 students with diagnostic progress checks.
• Maintain daily learning goals and monitor weekly reading growth data.
• Support morning routines, workshops, and literacy-centered class activities.
• Engage families with progress updates and data-driven discussions.

Skills

Reading instruction

Structured literacy

Classroom coaching

On-site teaching

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Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured literacy training (LETRS/IMSE/Orton-Gillingham)

Tools

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Job description

Alpha School is seeking an on-site Early Elementary Teacher (Guide) to lead app-based core learning and targeted reading sessions for 4–9 year-olds. You will diagnose gaps with running records and fluency probes, design sequences, and monitor progress daily, while maintaining a shared goal across routines and workshops.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and structured-literacy training; 3+ years of direct child work and 2+ years teaching reading in K-3.