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 Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY
- $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage from 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 delivers stronger outcomes than scripted lessons, and that AI enables personalization at unprecedented scale?
Alpha School is redefining early literacy instruction through an AI-powered reading program. You'll lead targeted, high-impact workshops—not conventional hour-long sessions. Your work will center on diagnosing learner needs, designing original evidence-based interventions, and contributing to adaptive technology that extends your expertise to hundreds of students. This position is for reading specialists who excel in environments without rigid curricula and are ready to shape the future of scalable literacy instruction.
Chantilly (DC Metro): Vibrant cultural offerings, diverse cuisine, affordable suburban living with excellent schools
San Francisco: Technology epicenter, scenic waterfront paths, exceptional dining and cultural institutions
New York City: Unrivaled cultural access, boundless professional growth, dynamic urban communities
Create workshops. Transform literacy. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Leading adaptive reading workshops focused on building core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Creating personalized, engaging sessions that resonate with children and foster a lasting passion for reading
- Reviewing student performance data to iteratively improve your methods and generate practical insights
- Partnering with the technology team to assess and refine AI-based literacy solutions
What you will NOT be doing
- Following pre-packaged curricula or published instructional sequences
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 delivering small-group reading interventions to students in early elementary grades
- Demonstrated ability to assess reading proficiency, form student groups, and create differentiated instruction without relying on pre-written curricula
- Experience using AI or adaptive learning platforms and adapting instruction based on student interaction data
- Legal work authorization in the U.S. without need for sponsorship
- Ability to work on-site at one of our locations: Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY
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