Learning Specialist, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

About the role

$100,000 annual salary, paid weekly, including health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
On-site position at an Alpha campus: Phoenix, AZ; Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, Fort Worth, Houston (South Houston or The Woodlands), or Plano, TX; Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Dorado, Puerto Rico (relocation assistance available)
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 100% classroom-based work with K-2 learners

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate small-group K-2 reading workshops rooted in structured-literacy approaches (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, IMSE, or comparable), designed from live student performance data
• Conduct daily motivation sessions that ensure 100% of students achieve their weekly adaptive-app objectives, applying Alpha's motivational framework (school currency, leaderboards, age-appropriate gamification)
• Conduct and interpret running records, fluency assessments, and decoding evaluations to measure progress and refine subsequent instruction
• Analyze AI-generated performance metrics from Alpha's adaptive learning platforms to differentiate instruction dynamically, not solely during planning phases
• Serve as the approachable, high-energy adult your K-2 students are eager to engage with daily

Requirements

• Certification in structured literacy (Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent) OR a Master's degree in reading instruction
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus a minimum of 2 years of full-time K-2 structured reading instruction in a school or clinical environment, utilizing systematic phonics or structured literacy
• Proven capacity to independently design reading lessons and clearly explain instructional content and methodology, without dependence on a published curriculum
• Commitment to full-time, in-person work at one Alpha campus: Phoenix, AZ; Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, Fort Worth, Houston (South Houston or The Woodlands), or Plano, TX; Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Dorado, Puerto Rico (relocation assistance available)
• Commitment to working with all K-2 learners (not exclusively struggling readers) and incorporating AI and adaptive-learning technologies into daily instruction
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Puerto Rico without requiring visa sponsorship
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required for the Dorado, Puerto Rico campus

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Direct experience with AI-powered or adaptive reading technologies (e.g., Amira, Lexia, i-Ready, Reading Plus) for instructional planning or data interpretation
• Documented record of quantifiable reading gains (fluency improvement in WCPM, accuracy increases, decoding level progression) that you can cite with specific metrics
• Experience in non-traditional or progressive educational settings (charter, micro-school, Montessori, hybrid models)
• Experience in performance, youth sports coaching, or otherwise engaging a K-2 audience beyond the reading classroom

About Alpha

Join the team building school around student growth Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Education work that pays like it matters: Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it. Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited.

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