On-Site Learning Coach: Close Reading Gaps for K-3

Crossover; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Relocation allowance

401(k)

Job summary

Alpha is hiring for a Learning Coach (Guide) on-site at a campus. You will lead structured literacy sessions, coach small groups of 2–4 students, and guide them through app-based learning and campus routines from launch to close.

You will work with K-3 students, spend most of the day guiding learners, and support reading goals with diagnostic instruction and data-driven gaps addressing. This is a full-time position with relocation support.

Qualifications

• On-site at a campus listed above, with relocation support.
• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9: teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, etc.
• 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, Neuhaus, SIPPS, or similar) or a master’s in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• Approximately 90% of the day guiding students through app-based learning and routines.
• Willing to work with all K-3 students, not only struggling readers.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coaching students through app-based core learning, spotting gaps, and unblocking with targeted questions.
• Running short structured-literacy sessions with two to four students and diagnosing gaps.
• Leading morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities for six-year-olds.
• Driving weekly app goals with currency, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Staying with students through lunch, recess, and closing, planning for frustrated children.

Skills

Coaching

Teaching

App-based learning

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in reading or literacy

Structured-literacy training

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha is hiring for a Learning Coach (Guide) on-site at a campus. You will lead structured literacy sessions, coach small groups of 2–4 students, and guide them through app-based learning and campus routines from launch to close.

You will work with K-3 students, spend most of the day guiding learners, and support reading goals with diagnostic instruction and data-driven gaps addressing. This is a full-time position with relocation support.