On-Site K-3 Literacy Coach & Student Growth Mentor

Alpha School; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Benefits available

Job summary

Alpha School seeks an on-site Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy learning, close reading gaps, and maintain daily learning goals. You will diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and work with small groups to ensure progress.

With 3+ years working with children and structured-literacy training (or a master’s in reading), you will stay with students through core routines and meals, contributing to a high-impact school environment nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching certificate not required.
• Structured-literacy training (LETRS/IMSE/OG; or Master’s in reading/literacy) or equivalent.
• 2+ years reading instruction experience in K-3; 3+ years with children 4-9 are preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Guide K-3 students to daily learning goals using app-based learning and campus routines.
• Lead short, structured-literacy sessions with 2–4 students; diagnose gaps and design sequences.
• Maintain presence from launch to closing and respond to frustration with a plan for each child.
• Collaborate with campus teams to support student growth and reading outcomes.
• Support relocation to listed campuses; participate in onboarding and training.

Skills

Reading coaching

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training or master's in reading

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School seeks an on-site Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy learning, close reading gaps, and maintain daily learning goals. You will diagnose gaps, design short sequences, and work with small groups to ensure progress.

With 3+ years working with children and structured-literacy training (or a master’s in reading), you will stay with students through core routines and meals, contributing to a high-impact school environment nationwide.