Reading Program Coordinator, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

Position Overview

$100,000 annual salary paid weekly, with health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

On‑site position at a single Alpha campus: Phoenix, AZ; Oklahoma City or Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, Fort Worth, Houston (South Houston or The Woodlands), or Plano, TX; Park City (Salt Lake City), UT; or Dorado, Puerto Rico (relocation assistance available)

40 hours per week, 100% classroom‑based with students in grades K‑2

Develop and deliver structured‑literacy instruction that engages K‑2 students in short, dynamic workshops. This role demands a deep expertise in orton‑gillingham‑style methods, the ability to design customized phonics lessons, and a charismatic presence that sustains student enthusiasm throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

Creating and facilitating small‑group K‑2 reading workshops rooted in structured‑literacy approaches, using live student data to inform instruction

Facilitating daily motivation sessions to ensure 100% of students meet weekly adaptive‑app targets, leveraging Alpha’s motivational framework (school currency, leaderboards, age‑appropriate gamification)

Conducting and evaluating running records, fluency assessments, and decoding diagnostics to monitor progress and refine instruction

Analyzing AI‑generated performance insights from Alpha’s adaptive learning platforms to differentiate instruction dynamically

Serving as the engaging, approachable adult that K‑2 students are excited to work with each day

What You Won’t Be Doing

Implementing a published reading curriculum, scripted program, or district pacing guide

Teaching full‑class lessons; instruction occurs exclusively in small, targeted groups while students use adaptive applications for other subjects

Serving as a reading consultant, instructional coach, or district‑level specialist; focus is direct work with children daily

Managing a traditional classroom schedule (subject lectures, homework review, test preparation)

Grading homework assignments or issuing report cards; progress is tracked through app data and running records

Requirements

Structured‑literacy certification (Orton‑Gillingham, LETRS, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent) OR a Master’s degree in reading instruction

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, plus 2+ years of full‑time K‑2 structured reading instruction in a school or clinical environment, utilizing systematic phonics or structured literacy

Proven ability to create original reading lessons and clearly explain instructional content and methods, independently of a published program

Willingness to work on‑site full‑time at one Alpha campus (list of locations above)

Willingness to serve all K‑2 students (not exclusively struggling readers) and to incorporate AI and adaptive‑learning tools into everyday instruction

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Puerto Rico without requiring visa sponsorship

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required for the Dorado, Puerto Rico campus

Nice‑to‑Have Requirements

Direct experience using AI‑powered or adaptive reading platforms (e.g., Amira, Lexia, i‑Ready, Reading Plus) for instructional planning or student data interpretation

Documented record of measurable reading improvements (fluency gains in WCPM, accuracy increases, decoding level progression) with specific data

Experience in non‑traditional or innovative educational settings (charter, micro‑school, Montessori, hybrid models)

Experience in performance, youth sports coaching, or other roles that engage a K‑2 audience beyond the reading classroom

Additional Information
This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) long‑term position. The role is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. Compensation is $50 USD per hour, equating to $100,000 USD per year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. Payment occurs weekly.

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