Learning Specialist $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 position 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 salary with weekly payment. Full health, dental, and vision coverage begins on day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Required credential: Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent.
Do you believe personalized reading intervention delivers superior outcomes compared to scripted lessons, and that AI enables personalization at scale?
Alpha School is building an AI-powered reading program that redefines early literacy instruction. You'll facilitate short, high-impact workshops instead of traditional hour-long sessions. Assess K-2 learners, develop original evidence-based lessons without relying on packaged curricula, and contribute to adaptive technology that extends your impact to hundreds of students. This position is designed for reading specialists who excel without rigid frameworks and seek to advance scalable literacy solutions.
Build workshops. Expand literacy reach. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Leading adaptive reading workshops for children aged 4-7 that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Creating personalized motivational experiences that engage young learners and foster a lasting love of reading
- Reviewing student performance data to refine instructional methods and generate actionable insights
- Partnering with the technology team to assess and improve AI-driven literacy platforms
What you will NOT be doing
- Following pre-packaged 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 (such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years delivering small-group reading interventions to early elementary students
- Expertise in assessing reading levels, grouping learners, and creating differentiated instruction independent of pre-written materials
- Comfortable using AI/adaptive learning platforms and adjusting instruction based on student interaction patterns
- U.S. work authorization without need for sponsorship
- Able 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), VA
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