Educational Technology Specialist, Alpha

On-site position in Chantilly (Washington, VA);
San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY. Annual compensation $120,000, disbursed weekly. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately. Relocation assistance provided.

• Facilitating adaptive reading workshops that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
• Creating personalized motivational experiences that engage students and foster a lasting appreciation for reading.
• Evaluating student performance data to refine instructional methods and generate actionable insights.
• Partnering with the technology team to assess and improve AI‑driven literacy platforms.

• Following pre‑scripted curricula or published scope‑and‑sequence frameworks.

Cultivate a passion for reading in young learners.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing small‑group reading interventions to early elementary students.
• Capable of assessing reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction without reliance on pre‑written curricula.
• Experienced with AI/adaptive learning platforms and able to respond to student behaviors within these systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Able to work on‑site at one of our locations:
  Chantilly (Washington, VA);
  San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY.

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands‑on, passion‑driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world. Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

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!

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 $60 USD/hour, which equates to $120,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5632-US-Jacksonv-Educational Tec