Reading Interventionist, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

• Onsite positions available in Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Tampa, FL; or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ
• $100,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Health benefits from day one, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) Roth available
• Relocation assistance provided
  
  

Join Alpha School to transform how early childhood education is delivered. We go beyond traditional teaching methods—we cultivate a learning revolution. Rather than standing at the front of a classroom, you'll serve as a learning coach, guiding Kindergarten through 2nd-grade (K-2) students as they explore their educational journeys with curiosity and determination.

Alpha disrupts conventional models through our 2-Hour Learning program, leveraging AI-powered adaptive technology to create personalized educational experiences. Students engage with advanced software while receiving critical human support through hands-on reading and writing instruction, grounded in evidence-based educational science. This approach ensures our youngest learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally through your guidance.

Why choose Alpha? Because revolutionizing education means elevating your career trajectory. We provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and distinctive opportunities for professional advancement in a forward-thinking, technology-enhanced setting. If you're driven to shape education's future and skilled at forming authentic relationships with young learners, your place is with our team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Guiding students to establish and reach personal learning objectives, helping them develop as self-directed learners.
• Delivering focused instruction in social-emotional competencies and core literacy skills with Reading Specialist support.
• Creating a classroom culture that promotes curiosity and resilience through engaging, hands-on learning activities.
• Leveraging and adopting AI-powered tools to improve educational results, equipping students for a future where technology enhances traditional learning approaches.
• Working alongside educators and counselors to support each student's distinct path, responding to their individual learning requirements and preferences.
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

🚫 Depending exclusively on conventional teaching practices without incorporating innovative educational technology.

🚫 Applying a standardized approach to instruction—at Alpha, learning individuality is recognized and fostered.

🚫 Neglecting emotional and social growth in favor of academic instruction alone.

Reading Interventionist Key Responsibilities

💡 Lead the cultivation of independent learning capabilities and life skills for Kindergarten - 2nd graders, positioning young learners for educational achievement and personal development.

Basic Requirements

• Willing to work onsite at one of our campuses: Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Tampa, FL; or Scottsdale (Phoenix), AZ.
• A college degree in any field.
• At least 3 years of experience working with children ages 4 - 8 years old in educational, afterschool, sports, or related settings.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a growth mindset and high-performance coaching strategies effectively.
• Comfortable with and enthusiastic about using AI and other technologies in educational settings.
• Legally able to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

These qualities will strengthen your application, but as long as you meet the above requirements, you should apply!

• A degree or certification in a field related to early learning (education, child development, reading intervention, etc.)
• Certifications or advanced training in early childhood learning methodologies such as CDA, Montessori, or Reggio Emilia.
• Experience as a K-2 teacher, reading coach, or literacy specialist with formal training or professional development experience in a reading & phonics frameworks.
• Experience in settings that emphasize personalized learning paths and educational technology.
  
  

Alpha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their protected status.

Alpha is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and during employment, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations due to a disability, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Alpha

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!

Working with us

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 www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5149-US-Houston-ReadingInterve.031