On-site App-Driven K-3 Literacy Guide

Alpha School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha reimagines the school day by centering faster learning and strong mentorship. This on-site elementary teaching role guides K-3 students through app-based core learning and targeted reading sessions, from morning launch to closing. You’ll use data to pinpoint gaps, set daily goals, and support progress.

Join a nationwide campus network, with opportunities to advance to leadership coaching roles. Relocation support is provided, and compensation reflects experience and impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in relevant settings.
• At least 2 years of that experience teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, Really Great Reading) or a master’s in reading/literacy.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Willing to work on-site at listed campuses, with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning: spotting gaps and guiding progress.
• Running targeted structured-literacy sessions with two to four students.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Driving students to weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, closing, and reading interventions.

Skills

Reading instruction experience

Coaching/mentoring

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Structured-literacy training or Master's in reading literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha reimagines the school day by centering faster learning and strong mentorship. This on-site elementary teaching role guides K-3 students through app-based core learning and targeted reading sessions, from morning launch to closing. You’ll use data to pinpoint gaps, set daily goals, and support progress.

Join a nationwide campus network, with opportunities to advance to leadership coaching roles. Relocation support is provided, and compensation reflects experience and impact.