On-Site Literacy Coach for K-3 Growth

Alpha School; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Literacy Specialist to guide K-3 students through app-based learning, diagnose gaps, and design targeted sequences. You will lead short sessions, track progress, and stay with students through daily routines to close reading gaps.

The role emphasizes structured-literacy training, hands-on coaching, and on-site work with relocation support. A teaching certificate is not required, but relevant experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading or literacy.
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9.
• At least 2 years teaching reading in grades K-3 within the last 5 years.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Willing to work on-site with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Coach K-3 students through app-based core learning; identify gaps and guide progress.
• Lead short structured-literacy sessions for 2–4 students and track transfer to practice.
• Maintain morning launches, life-skills workshops, and routine activities.
• Drive students toward weekly app goals with motivation systems.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and closing with proactive planning.

Skills

Reading instruction

Classroom support 4-9

On-site work

Relocation support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training (LETRS/IMSE/OG, etc.) or Master’s in reading/literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA/DIBELS/AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Literacy Specialist to guide K-3 students through app-based learning, diagnose gaps, and design targeted sequences. You will lead short sessions, track progress, and stay with students through daily routines to close reading gaps.

The role emphasizes structured-literacy training, hands-on coaching, and on-site work with relocation support. A teaching certificate is not required, but relevant experience is essential.