On-Site Reading Coach for K-3 Literacy & Growth

Alpha School; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Relocation allowance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alpha School is hiring for a Learning Coach role on-site at a campus. You will guide K-3 students through app-based core learning, diagnose gaps, and design brief, targeted sequences to close literacy gaps. You’ll lead morning routines, life-skills workshops, and short reading interventions throughout the day.

Requirements include 3+ years with children 4–9, 2+ years of reading instruction in K-3, and formal structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working directly with children ages 4-9: teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, etc.
• At least 2 years of that experience teaching reading in grades K-3, within the last 5 years
• Completed structured-literacy training: LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, etc. or a master’s in reading or literacy
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required

Responsibilities

• Get every K-3 student to daily learning goals and close reading gaps.
• Lead targeted structured-literacy sessions with small groups.
• Maintain daily routines including life-skills workshops and check-chart activities.
• Drive students toward weekly app goals using school currency and leaderboards.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and reading interventions with a plan for reluctant learners

Skills

Reading coaching

On-site readiness

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training

Master's in reading or literacy

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

CERI

Job description

Alpha School is hiring for a Learning Coach role on-site at a campus. You will guide K-3 students through app-based core learning, diagnose gaps, and design brief, targeted sequences to close literacy gaps. You’ll lead morning routines, life-skills workshops, and short reading interventions throughout the day.

Requirements include 3+ years with children 4–9, 2+ years of reading instruction in K-3, and formal structured-literacy training or a master’s in reading. Relocation support is provided.