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. #J-18808-Ljbffr