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

Key Responsibilities

• Building and facilitating small-group K-2 reading workshops rooted in structured-literacy approaches (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, IMSE, or equivalent), informed by live student data
• Running daily motivation sessions designed to propel 100% of students toward their weekly adaptive-app targets, leveraging Alpha's motivational framework (school currency, leaderboards, age-appropriate game mechanics)
• Conducting and evaluating running records, fluency probes, and decoding assessments to monitor progress and refine subsequent instruction
• Analyzing AI-generated performance insights from Alpha's adaptive learning platforms to differentiate instruction in the moment, not solely during planning time
• Serving as the approachable, enthusiastic adult your K-2 students are excited to see each day

Basic Requirements

• Structured-literacy certification (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 2+ years of full-time K-2 structured reading instruction in a school or clinical environment, using systematic phonics or structured literacy
• Proven ability to create your own reading lessons and clearly explain what you teach and how, without depending on a published program
• Willingness to work on-site full-time at one Alpha campus: Austin, Fort Worth, Houston (South Houston or The Woodlands), or Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK; Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Dorado, Puerto Rico (relocation assistance available)
• Willingness to work with all K-2 students (not exclusively struggling readers) and to incorporate AI and adaptive-learning platforms into daily instruction
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Puerto Rico without visa sponsorship
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required for the Dorado, Puerto Rico campus

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Direct experience with AI-powered or adaptive reading platforms (e.g., Amira, Lexia, i-Ready, Reading Plus) for instructional planning or student data interpretation
• Documented reading outcomes (fluency gains in WCPM, accuracy improvement, decoding level advancement) with specific numbers you can reference
• Experience in non-traditional or innovative school settings (charter, micro-school, Montessori, hybrid)
• Experience performing, coaching youth sports, or engaging a K-2 audience outside 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.