Literacy Coach, Alpha - $100,000/year USD
Required: Advanced reading certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, CERI, or equivalent) OR Master's degree in reading instructionOn-site position in Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; or Dorado, Puerto Rico$100,000 annual salary, paid weekly. Health, dental, and vision benefits starting day oneRelocation assistance providedDo you believe every child should read at grade level or beyond, but find yourself frustrated watching ineffective systems squander their potential?Alpha School demonstrates that literacy breakthroughs don't demand 6-hour school days. Our 2-Hour Learning framework combines AI-adaptive technology with expert teaching to accelerate reading progress. Your role: create and conduct focused, short-duration reading workshops that produce measurable improvements in phonics, fluency, and comprehension for early elementary learners, then help us expand that program to campuses nationwide.This role is not about lesson-plan paperwork. It centers on data-informed instruction, technology collaboration, and constructing a reading program that serves thousands of students.Lead learning. Love growing. Apply now.What You Will Be DoingConducting focused, short-duration reading workshops that build phonics, comprehension, and fluency capabilitiesCreating personalized motivational sessions using gamified literacy milestonesEvaluating student progress data to refine teaching methods and identify actionable insightsPartnering with engineers to assess and improve AI literacy tools based on classroom outcomesBuilding scalable, AI-enhanced content that supports early elementary students in reaching grade-level proficiencyWhat You Won’t Be DoingConducting 90-minute classes or adhering to traditional curriculum—students engage with academic subjects through AI-adaptive appsBasic RequirementsLiteracy Coach key responsibilitiesBachelor's degreeMaster's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, CERI, or equivalent)Minimum 2 years of experience conducting small-group reading interventions for K–2 studentsCapable of assessing reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction without reliance on pre-written curriculaExperienced with AI/adaptive learning tools and able to respond to student behaviors within themLegal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipAble to work on-site at one of our campuses: Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; or Dorado, Puerto RicoAbout 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 $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 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-4849-US-Austin-LiteracyCoach.014