On-Site Learning Coach: Reading & Core-Learning Mentor

Alpha School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring for a Learning Coach to support K-3 students across core reading activities and app-based learning. You will guide two to four students in targeted sessions, monitor progress with regular data, and ensure daily learning goals are met through diagnostic coaching.

The role combines 70% classroom guidance with 30% focused reading interventions on-site, requiring relocation to a campus and willingness to work full-time five days weekly.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9 in teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, or similar settings.
• At least 2 years of that experience 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 every K-3 student to their daily learning goals and close reading gaps.
• Coach two to four students in targeted literacy sessions using a designed sequence.
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and check-chart activities.
• Drive students toward weekly app goals with incentives and gamification.
• Stay with students through meals and breaks, planning for stubborn learners.

Skills

Reading instruction

Structured literacy training

On-site teaching

Data tracking

Student coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

Job description

Alpha School is hiring for a Learning Coach to support K-3 students across core reading activities and app-based learning. You will guide two to four students in targeted sessions, monitor progress with regular data, and ensure daily learning goals are met through diagnostic coaching.

The role combines 70% classroom guidance with 30% focused reading interventions on-site, requiring relocation to a campus and willingness to work full-time five days weekly.