Reading Program Coordinator, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

$100,000 annual salary, paid weekly, including health, dental, and vision benefits effective from day oneFull-time on-site position at a single Alpha campus location: 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)40 hours per week, entirely in-classroom with kindergarten through second-grade students You have dedicated years to becoming proficient in structured literacy. You hold credentials in Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Wilson, IMSE, or possess a Master's degree in reading instruction. You can identify a student's reading error and pinpoint the exact phonemic skill to address. You are capable of creating phonics lessons independently, without reliance on scripted materials. That level of expertise is expected. It is not what sets you apart. What distinguishes you is that young children are genuinely excited to see you. At Alpha, this position prioritizes being a Guide: a dynamic, captivating presence that students enjoy learning with. Your structured-literacy background opens the door; your capacity to engage a K-2 classroom fully during a 20-minute session is what secures the offer. If the phrase "dynamic, captivating presence" does not resonate with you, this role is not a fit. Alpha has fundamentally redesigned traditional schooling. Students progress through academic content independently using AI-adaptive applications—no lectures, no textbooks, no district timelines. Your position represents the one area where human expertise remains essential. You create small-group reading sessions informed by live student performance metrics, and you facilitate motivation activities that ensure all students reach their weekly app targets using Alpha's motivational framework (school currency, leaderboards, age-appropriate gamification). Your initial months focus on building rapport and trust. Sessions must be engaging, appropriately leveled, and demonstrably impactful. Student satisfaction metrics and "love your Guide" feedback surveys (goal of 90%+) provide direct measurement. Once you establish credibility, your responsibilities expand: analyzing AI-generated performance metrics to inform subsequent instruction, communicating fluency improvements and decoding progress to families, and contributing to the evolution of Alpha's K-2 reading methodology alongside adaptive technology. As Alpha opens additional campuses, the systems you develop will serve as the blueprint for reading instruction across the network. Prior to an offer, you will submit a brief video in which you share an engaging story suitable for young children, and you will complete a full day on campus interacting directly with K-2 students. Low energy with children will disqualify you, regardless of credential strength. This is intentional. Apply today. What You Will Be Doing Creating and facilitating small-group K-2 reading sessions rooted in structured-literacy approaches (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, IMSE, or similar), informed by actual student performance dataConducting daily motivation activities that ensure all students meet their weekly adaptive-app targets, utilizing Alpha's motivational framework (school currency, leaderboards, age-appropriate gamification)Implementing and evaluating running records, fluency assessments, and decoding evaluations to monitor progress and inform upcoming instructional adjustmentsAnalyzing AI-generated performance metrics from Alpha's adaptive learning platforms to differentiate instruction dynamically, not solely during preparation timeServing as the engaging, enthusiastic adult your K-2 students are excited to spend time with daily What You Won’t Be Doing Implementing a commercial reading curriculum, scripted lesson plan, or district-mandated sequence; you develop lessons directly from student dataDelivering whole-class lectures; all teaching occurs in small, targeted groups while students engage with adaptive apps for academic subjectsServing as a reading consultant, mentor to fellow educators, or district-level administrator; you work in the classroom with children dailyManaging a traditional classroom schedule—subject-by-subject instruction, homework correction, test preparation; your time is allocated to workshops, motivation sessions, and data-informed small groupsAssigning grades for homework or report cards; student advancement is tracked through app analytics and your assessment records Reading Program Coordinator Key Responsibilities Provide structured-literacy instruction that produces measurable improvement in K-2 reading performance across phonics, fluency, and decoding domains. Basic Requirements Structured-literacy certification (Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent) OR a Master's degree in reading instructionBachelor'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 literacyProven capability to independently design reading lessons and clearly explain instructional content and methodology, without dependence on a published programAvailability to work in person full-time 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)Readiness to work with all K-2 students (not exclusively struggling readers) and to incorporate AI and adaptive-learning platforms into everyday instructionLegal authorization to work in the U.S. or Puerto Rico without visa sponsorshipBilingual English/Spanish proficiency required for the Dorado, Puerto Rico campus Nice-to-have Requirements Direct experience with AI-powered or adaptive reading tools (e.g., Amira, Lexia, i-Ready, Reading Plus) for instructional planning or student performance analysisDocumented record of measurable reading gains (fluency increases in WCPM, accuracy growth, decoding level progression) that you can cite with specific dataExperience in non-traditional or innovative educational environments (charter, micro-school, Montessori, hybrid)Experience in performance, youth sports coaching, or other activities involving engagement with 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. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! Working with us This 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-GrandPra-ReadingProgram.032