Reading Tutor $100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- On-site position in Austin, TX.
- $100,000 annual salary, paid weekly - Health benefits begin day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Young children already understand leveling up, persistence, and mastery through gaming. Applying these principles to early literacy instruction creates a natural bridge to reading achievement.
You will facilitate small-group reading instruction at a school designed around the culture and interests of young gamers, combining phonics teaching, adaptive literacy technology, and individualized coaching to help K-2 learners develop the same enthusiasm for reading that they bring to games.
Austin provides access to live music venues, mild winter weather, hill country hiking, and an active education innovation community you will join.
Lead instruction. Grow impact. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Plan and facilitate small-group reading instruction for K-2 learners, creating phonics experiences that are engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs
- Adjust teaching approaches in the moment based on learner readiness, group proficiency levels, and behavioral signals
- Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy platforms and reach instructional targets
- Track learner performance data from adaptive technology and apply insights to customize instruction for each group
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and affirmative feedback to sustain learner effort and address reluctance
Candidate requirements
- Available to work on-site at NextGen Academy in Austin, TX
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education, reading, or a related discipline
- Certification in structured literacy methods such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or comparable evidence-based phonics frameworks
- 2+ years of experience providing small-group reading instruction to K-2 learners or students with reading difficulties
- Proven capacity to evaluate student reading proficiency and independently create differentiated instructional plans
- Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, whether or not you play games personally
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without need for visa sponsorship
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