Educational Technology Specialist, Alpha

Locations and Compensation

• On‑site positions available in Palo Alto, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Chicago, IL;
  New York City, NY;
  Chantilly (Washington), VA
• $120,000 annual salary with weekly pay. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one
• Relocation assistance provided

Master’s degree in reading instruction OR advanced certification such as Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or equivalent.

Alpha School is building an AI‑powered reading program that reimagines early literacy instruction. You will facilitate focused, high‑impact workshops instead of conventional hour‑long class sessions. Your work involves assessing student needs, developing original evidence‑based lessons without reliance on packaged curricula, and contributing to adaptive tools that extend your expertise to hundreds of learners. This position is designed for reading specialists who excel beyond rigid frameworks and are ready to advance scalable literacy solutions.

• Facilitating adaptive reading workshops focused on building core competencies in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
• Creating personalized motivational experiences that engage students and nurture a lasting passion for reading
• Reviewing student performance data to iteratively improve instructional methods and generate practical insights
• Partnering with the technology team to assess and refine AI‑powered literacy platforms

• Following pre‑scripted lesson plans or using published curriculum sequences

Foster a passion for reading in early‑stage learners

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree or advanced certification in reading instruction (such as Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing small‑group reading interventions to students in early elementary grades
• Capable of evaluating reading proficiency, forming instructional groups, and creating differentiated lessons independent of pre‑written materials
• Experienced with AI or adaptive learning platforms and able to respond to student interaction patterns
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• Available to work on‑site at one of our locations:
  Palo Alto, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Monica, CA;
  Chicago, IL;
  New York City, NY;
  Chantilly (Washington), VA

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!

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  for more details on this topic.