On-Site Elementary Learning Coach: Transform K-3 Reading

Alpha School; Illinois; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Relocation allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpha School in the United States seeks an Elementary Learning Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based core learning and targeted reading sessions on-site at a Chicago-area campus. You will diagnose gaps, design sequences, and track weekly progress data, empowering students to reach daily reading goals.

The role involves morning launches, life-skills workshops, and reading interventions with a 70/30 split between guided instruction and targeted sessions.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in related settings.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Completed structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor’s degree; teaching certificate not required.

Responsibilities

• Get K-3 students to daily learning goals and close reading gaps.
• Lead targeted, short reading sessions for small groups.
• Diagnose decoding gaps from running records and fluency probes.
• Maintain daily routines from launch to closing with students.
• Guide students through app-based core learning and literacy workshops.

Skills

Reading coaching

Phonics instruction

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in reading or literacy

Structured-literacy training (LETRS/IMSE/OG/Wilson/Fundations/UFLI or equivalent)

Teaching certificate not required

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School in the United States seeks an Elementary Learning Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based core learning and targeted reading sessions on-site at a Chicago-area campus. You will diagnose gaps, design sequences, and track weekly progress data, empowering students to reach daily reading goals.

The role involves morning launches, life-skills workshops, and reading interventions with a 70/30 split between guided instruction and targeted sessions.