Reading Tutor, Alpha - $120,000/year USD

• On-campus positions available in Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; or New York City, NY
• Competitive $120,000 annual compensation with weekly pay cycles. Comprehensive benefits package including immediate health coverage, HSA/FSA options, and 401(k) Roth
• Full relocation assistance provided
  
  

Revolutionize how children discover the joy of reading.

Picture this: witnessing more literacy breakthroughs in a single morning than traditional classrooms see in weeks. Alpha School is pioneering the future of elementary literacy education through our revolutionary 2-Hour Learning methodology, and we're seeking a passionate reading educator to amplify this transformation.

Alpha School stands apart from conventional educational institutions. We seamlessly blend cutting-edge AI technology with masterful human teaching to create individualized, results-driven literacy journeys. Our innovative approach empowers students to achieve remarkable progress at an accelerated pace, free from the constraints of traditional all-day schedules and outdated teaching methods.

As our Reading Tutor, you'll transcend typical teaching boundaries. You'll architect learning experiences that not only elevate individual student outcomes but also contribute to building a revolutionary reading framework ready for nationwide implementation. You'll facilitate dynamic, technology-integrated sessions, ignite passion for reading through strategic engagement techniques, and partner with our development team to perfect the technological foundation of our educational model.

Excellence in this position means demonstrable reading advancement, captivated learners, and valuable feedback that enhances our AI-driven educational platform. If you're prepared to amplify your educational impact and pioneer the next generation of literacy instruction, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitating dynamic, responsive reading sessions focused on phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, and oral fluency development
• Creating individualized engagement strategies that leverage game-based learning elements to celebrate literacy achievements
• Interpreting student performance metrics to continuously optimize teaching methods and generate meaningful educational insights
• Partnering with our engineering team to test and improve AI-powered literacy platforms using real classroom feedback
• Creating adaptable educational materials that customize learning experiences for students with varying abilities and backgrounds
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Adhering to inflexible, one-size-fits-all curricula that disregard individual student progress or evidence-based adjustments
• Dedicating excessive time to conventional lesson preparation, paper grading, or bureaucratic tasks
• Teaching in overpacked classrooms with insufficient educational materials
• Focusing primarily on classroom management rather than literacy skill development
• Operating in educational silos without opportunities to influence curriculum design or educational innovation
  
  

Reading Tutor Key Responsibilities

Create and implement a transformative, technology-enhanced reading curriculum that empowers young elementary learners to reach reading benchmarks while fostering genuine enthusiasm for literature and lifelong learning habits.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree complemented by specialized reading instruction credentials (such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or comparable programs)
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience providing targeted reading support to elementary-age students in small group settings
• Demonstrated expertise in reading assessment techniques, strategic student grouping, and creating customized instruction without relying on pre-packaged materials
• Experience with artificial intelligence and adaptive educational technology, with ability to respond effectively to student interactions within these platforms
• Valid work authorization for the United States without need for employer sponsorship
• Commitment to on-site work at one of our locations: Lake Forest (Orange County), CA; San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; or New York City, NY
  
  

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

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5632-US-Miami-ReadingTutor.002