Educational Technology Specialist, Alpha

Overview

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

Alpha School is implementing an AI-powered reading program that redefines early literacy instruction. You will lead focused, high-impact workshops, assess student needs, develop original evidence-based lessons independently, and contribute to adaptive tools that extend your expertise to hundreds of learners. This role requires reading specialists who excel without rigid curricula and seek to advance scalable literacy innovation.

• 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
• Ability to assess reading levels, organize student groups, and create differentiated instruction without reliance on pre-written curricula
• Experience with AI/adaptive learning platforms and ability to respond to student behaviors within these systems
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• On-site availability 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. We 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.

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, please consult the Crossover help and FAQs.

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