Job Description
• Weekly salary of $120,000. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Relocation assistance provided
Must have: Master's degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent).
Do you believe AI-powered personalization can deliver reading interventions more effectively than scripted lessons at scale?
Alpha School is seeking experts to execute an AI-enhanced reading program that reshapes early literacy instruction. You will lead focused, high-impact workshops instead of conventional hour-long sessions. Your work includes diagnosing learner needs, building original evidence-based lessons without templates, and contributing to adaptive systems that extend your expertise to hundreds of students. This position is designed for reading specialists who excel beyond rigid curriculum frameworks and are ready to advance scalable literacy solutions.
Chantilly (DC Metro): Vibrant cultural offerings, diverse culinary scene, family-friendly suburbs with excellent schools
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New York City: Unparalleled cultural access, limitless professional growth, dynamic communities
Create workshops. Expand literacy impact. Apply today.
What You Will Be Doing
• Leading adaptive reading workshops that build core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
• Creating personalized motivational experiences that engage students and foster a lasting passion for reading
• Reviewing student performance data to iteratively improve instruction and extract meaningful insights
• Partnering with the technology team to assess and refine AI-powered literacy platforms
What You Won’t Be Doing
• Following pre-packaged curricula or published instructional sequences
Literacy Specialist Key Responsibilities
Cultivate a genuine enthusiasm for reading in young students
Basic Requirements
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years delivering small-group reading interventions to early elementary learners
• Capable of evaluating reading levels, organizing student groups, and creating differentiated instruction independently of pre-written materials
• Experienced with AI/adaptive learning platforms and able to respond to student interactions within those systems
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• Available to work on-site at one of our locations: Chantilly (Washington), VA; San Francisco, CA; 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-Seattle-LiteracySpecia.004
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Literacy Specialist, Alpha - $120,000/year USD position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.