Learning Specialist, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

On-site presence required 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 begins on day oneRelocation assistance providedMandatory qualification: Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent.Do you believe personalized reading intervention surpasses even the best scripted lessons, and that AI enables this personalization at scale?Alpha School invites you to deliver an AI-powered reading program that redefines early literacy education. You will facilitate brief, high-impact workshops rather than conventional hour-long sessions. Your role includes diagnosing the needs of K-2 learners, crafting original evidence-based lessons without reliance on existing curricula, and contributing to the development of adaptive tools that extend your expertise across hundreds of students. We seek reading specialists who excel without rigid frameworks and aspire to lead scalable literacy innovation.Create workshops. Expand literacy reach. Submit your application today.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating adaptive reading workshops for students aged 4-7 that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehensionCreating personalized motivational experiences that engage children and foster a lasting enthusiasm for readingReviewing student performance data to iteratively improve your methods and identify actionable insightsPartnering with the technology team to assess and refine AI-driven literacy toolsWhat You Won’t Be DoingImplementing pre-packaged curricula or standardized scope-and-sequence materialsLearning Specialist Key ResponsibilitiesCultivate a passion for reading in early-stage learnersBasic RequirementsBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)Minimum of 2 years delivering small-group reading interventions to students in early elementary gradesCapable of assessing reading proficiency, forming instructional groups, and creating differentiated lessons independent of pre-written curriculaExperienced with AI or adaptive learning platforms and adept at responding to student behavior patterns within these systemsAuthorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorshipAvailable to work on-site at one of these locations: Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; Chantilly (Washington), VAAbout AlphaWant to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom? Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.They don’t play by the old rules. Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5632-US-SanAnton-LearningSpecia.002