Reading Specialist, Alpha

Overview

You’ve seen how effective reading instruction transforms students, but traditional delivery methods limit how many children you can reach. Alpha School is building an AI-enhanced reading program that delivers more measurable literacy gains in 2 hours than conventional schools achieve in an entire day. You’ll design adaptive learning experiences, interpret live student performance data, and work alongside engineers to create literacy solutions that extend your expertise to hundreds of learners simultaneously.

This position blends direct student instruction with innovative program design, allowing you to shape individual reading journeys while constructing a system that scales core literacy competencies across multiple school sites.

On-site position in Chantilly (Washington), VA;
San Francisco, CA; or New York City, NY. Salary: $120,000 annual, paid weekly. Full health benefits from day one, HSA/FSA, and 401(k) Roth. Relocation assistance provided.

• Leading adaptive reading workshops focused on building core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
• Creating personalized engagement strategies that resonate with students and foster enduring enthusiasm for reading
• Interpreting student performance metrics to iteratively improve instructional methods and identify meaningful patterns
• Partnering with engineering staff to assess and refine AI-powered literacy platforms

• Bachelor's degree plus advanced reading instruction certification (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or comparable credential)
• Minimum 2 years delivering small-group reading interventions to students in early elementary grades
• Demonstrated ability to assess reading proficiency, organize student groups, and develop differentiated lessons independent of pre-packaged curricula
• Experience working with AI or adaptive learning platforms and adjusting instruction based on student interaction data
• U.S. work authorization without requirement for sponsorship
• Availability to work on-site at one of these locations:
  Chantilly, 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. They are 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 and inviting you to join a learning revolution. There is much to cover for this exciting role, and space is limited. If you’re interested, apply 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. For more details, consult the Crossover help and FAQs.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5632-US-Orlando-Reading Special