On-Site Youth Literacy Coach: Transform K-3 Reading

Alpha School; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based learning, diagnose gaps, and build reading skills on campus.

You will work on-site five days a week with relocation support, collaborating with families and teachers to track progress and close reading gaps while maintaining daily routines and goals.

Requirements include 3+ years with children 4-9, 2+ years reading instruction in K-3, structured-literacy training or a master's, and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years direct work with children ages 4-9 (teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs)
• At least 2 years teaching reading in K-3 within the last 5 years
• Completed structured-literacy training (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, UFLI, CERI, Neuhaus, SIPPS, RGR, or master’s in reading/literacy)
• Bachelor’s degree required; teaching certificate not mandatory
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Coaching K-3 students through app-based core learning and closing gaps.
• Run short structured-literacy sessions with small groups and diagnose decoding gaps.
• Lead morning launch, life-skills workshops, and daily routines.
• Help students reach weekly app goals using school currency and gamification.
• Stay with students through lunch, recess, and closing, addressing frustration with plans.

Skills

Coaching

Reading instruction

Student support

On-site work

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Structured-literacy training or master’s in reading

US work authorization

Tools

Amira

Lexia

i-Ready

DRA

DIBELS

AIMSweb

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Youth Development Coach to guide K-3 students through app-based learning, diagnose gaps, and build reading skills on campus.

You will work on-site five days a week with relocation support, collaborating with families and teachers to track progress and close reading gaps while maintaining daily routines and goals.

Requirements include 3+ years with children 4-9, 2+ years reading instruction in K-3, structured-literacy training or a master's, and US work eligibility.