Learning Coach: Elevate K-3 Reading & App-Based Growth

Alpha School; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Relocation allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a Learning Coach to guide K–3 students in app-based literacy, diagnose gaps, and run targeted sessions. The role combines daily classroom routines with focused reading interventions, ensuring students meet daily goals and show progress.

You will deliver structured literacy strategies, work on-site, and participate in a comprehensive benefits package including relocation support. This full-time role offers relocation and six-figure compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, or similar settings.
• At least 2 years of reading instruction experience in K-3 in the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training or master's in reading or literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coach students through app-based core learning and close reading gaps.
• Lead targeted literacy sessions with groups of 2–4 students.
• Guide morning routines, workshops, and check-chart activities for active student engagement.
• Support students to reach weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and closing with a plan for frustrated learners.

Skills

Reading coaching

App-based learning

Phonics gap diagnosis

Targeted sessions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured literacy training

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

LETRS

IMSE

Orton-Gillingham

Job description

Alpha is hiring a Learning Coach to guide K–3 students in app-based literacy, diagnose gaps, and run targeted sessions. The role combines daily classroom routines with focused reading interventions, ensuring students meet daily goals and show progress.

You will deliver structured literacy strategies, work on-site, and participate in a comprehensive benefits package including relocation support. This full-time role offers relocation and six-figure compensation.