Literacy Coach $120,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- On-site positions available in Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; Chantilly (Washington), VA
- $120,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage beginning day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Required: Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent).
Do you believe personalized reading intervention surpasses the effectiveness of scripted curricula, and that AI makes personalization scalable?
Alpha School offers an opportunity to deploy an AI-powered reading program that redefines early literacy instruction. You will facilitate brief, high-impact workshops rather than conventional hour-long sessions. Assess K-2 learners' needs, develop original evidence-based lessons without predetermined materials, and contribute to adaptive tools that extend your expertise to hundreds of students. This position is designed for reading specialists who excel without rigid curricula and seek to advance scalable literacy solutions.
Create workshops. Expand literacy impact. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Facilitating adaptive reading workshops for 4-7 year olds that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Creating personalized motivational experiences that resonate with children and foster a lifelong passion for reading
- Reviewing student performance data to iteratively improve your methods and generate actionable insights
- Partnering with the technology team to assess and refine AI-powered literacy tools
What you will NOT be doing
- Following pre-scripted curricula or published scope-and-sequence frameworks
Key responsibilities
Cultivate a passion for reading in early learners
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience providing small-group reading interventions to early elementary students
- Capable of evaluating reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction without relying on pre-written curricula
- Experienced with AI/adaptive learning platforms and able to respond to student behaviors observed within them
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Ability to work on-site at one of our campuses: Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; Chantilly (Washington), VA
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