Literacy Specialist, Alpha

Required:

Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced reading certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, CERI, or equivalent)

• On-site in Phoenix, AZ;
  Tampa, FL;
  Austin, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Plano, TX; or Dorado, Puerto Rico
• $100,000 salary, paid weekly. Day-one health, dental, and vision benefits
• Relocation support included

Do you believe every child should achieve grade-level reading proficiency (or better), yet find yourself frustrated by systems that fail to unlock their potential?

Alpha School demonstrates that literacy transformation doesn't demand 6-hour school days. Our 2-Hour Learning model integrates AI-adaptive platforms with expert-led instruction to accelerate reading outcomes.

Your role: create and execute focused reading workshops that produce measurable advances in phonics, fluency, and comprehension for early elementary learners, then support nationwide campus expansion of that program.

This role isn't about completing lesson-plan documentation. It's about data-informed teaching, technology partnership, and constructing a reading program that serves thousands of students effectively.

Lead learning. Love growing. Apply now.

• Conducting focused reading workshops that strengthen phonics, comprehension, and fluency competencies
• Creating personalized motivational sessions leveraging gamified literacy benchmarks
• Reviewing student progress data to optimize instruction and extract actionable insights
• Partnering with engineers to assess and improve AI literacy platforms based on classroom outcomes
• Building scalable, AI-enhanced materials that support early elementary students in reaching grade-level proficiency

• Teaching 90-minute classes or adhering to traditional curriculum—students engage with academic subjects through AI-adaptive apps

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, CERI, or equivalent) OR Master's degree in reading instruction
• At least 2 years of experience delivering small-group reading interventions to K–2 students
• Skilled at assessing reading levels, grouping students, and designing differentiated instruction without pre-written curricula
• Proficient with AI/adaptive learning tools and responsive to student behaviors within them
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Willingness to work on-site at one of our campuses:
  Phoenix, AZ;
  Tampa, FL;
  Austin, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Plano, TX; or Dorado, Puerto Rico

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They don’t play by the old rules. 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.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

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 $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  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-4849-US-Miami-Literacy Specia.
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