Literacy Specialist, Alpha

Required:

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

• On-site position in Phoenix, AZ;
  Tampa, FL;
  Austin, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Plano, TX; or Dorado, Puerto Rico
• $100,000 annual salary, paid weekly. Full health, dental, and vision benefits start on day one
• Relocation assistance provided

Do you believe every student should read at or above grade level, but 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 approach combines AI-adaptive technology with expert-led instruction to produce rapid reading improvement.

Your role: create and execute focused reading workshops that generate documented gains in phonics, fluency, and comprehension for early elementary learners, then support the nationwide expansion of that model.

This role centers on data-informed teaching, technology partnership, and constructing a literacy framework that serves thousands of learners.

Lead instruction. Pursue growth. Apply today.

• Conducting focused reading workshops that strengthen phonics, comprehension, and fluency
• Creating individualized motivational experiences using gamified literacy benchmarks
• Reviewing student performance data to improve instruction and identify actionable patterns
• Working alongside engineers to assess and refine AI literacy platforms based on real classroom outcomes
• Building scalable, AI-supported materials that help early elementary students reach grade-level reading proficiency

• Conducting 90-minute lessons or adhering to conventional curriculum—academic subjects are delivered via AI-adaptive applications

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, CERI, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing small-group reading interventions to K–2 students
• Capable of evaluating reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction independent of pre-packaged curricula
• Comfortable using AI/adaptive learning platforms and adjusting instruction based on student interaction patterns
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Available to work on-site at one of our locations:
  Phoenix, AZ;
  Tampa, FL;
  Austin, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Plano, TX; or Dorado, Puerto Rico

Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom?

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.