On-Site Youth Development Coach: App-Based Reading

Alpha School; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School in Fremont, CA is seeking a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy learning and targeted reading interventions. You will diagnose gaps, deliver brief, structured sequences, and maintain daily momentum across classroom routines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years working with children, structured-literacy training or a related degree, and comfort with on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years direct work with children ages 4–9.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject; teaching certificate not required.
• Structured-literacy training: LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, Really Great Reading, or similar; or a master’s in reading or literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coach K-3 students to daily learning goals and close reading gaps.
• Run short structured-literacy sessions with small groups using app-based instruction and targeted sequences.
• Lead morning launch, workshops, and daily routines to keep six-year-olds engaged.
• Drive students to weekly app goals using rewards, leaderboards, and gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch and recess, planning solutions for frustrated learners.

Skills

Child engagement

Reading instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Structured-literacy training or master's in reading

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School in Fremont, CA is seeking a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based literacy learning and targeted reading interventions. You will diagnose gaps, deliver brief, structured sequences, and maintain daily momentum across classroom routines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years working with children, structured-literacy training or a related degree, and comfort with on-site collaboration.