Reading Teacher $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, distributed weekly - Health benefits begin on day one
- Relocation assistance provided
What if the path to engaging young readers lies in connecting with them through gaming culture, where progression, dedication, and skill-building already feel intuitive?
You will facilitate focused small-group reading sessions at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, combining phonics-based teaching, adaptive literacy technology, and direct coaching to inspire K-2 learners to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to games.
Austin delivers live music venues, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will join.
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What you will be doing
- Create and conduct small-group reading sessions for K-2 learners, ensuring phonics instruction is enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
- Modify teaching approaches dynamically in response to student requirements, reading proficiency levels, and engagement signals
- Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy applications and reach literacy milestones
- Track student performance metrics from adaptive platforms and apply insights to customize instruction for each group
- Employ storytelling, humor, game-based comparisons, and affirmative feedback to sustain student effort and address learning challenges
Candidate requirements
- Willing to work on-site at NextGen Academy in Austin, TX
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education, reading, or related field
- Certification in structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or similar evidence-based phonics programs
- 2+ years of experience delivering small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or struggling readers
- Demonstrated ability to assess student reading levels and design differentiated instruction independently
- Enthusiastic about video games and gaming culture, even if not a gamer yourself
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
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