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 paid weekly - Health benefits begin on day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Meeting young learners in the world they already inhabit—gaming culture, where progression, effort, and skill-building are second nature—may be the breakthrough approach to early literacy.
In this role, you will facilitate small-group reading sessions at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, blending phonics teaching, adaptive literacy technology, and one-on-one guidance to inspire K-2 students to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to play.
Austin brings together live music, mild winters, scenic hill country access, and a vibrant community advancing educational innovation—one you will help shape.
Guide learning. Embrace growth. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Plan and facilitate small-group reading sessions for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs
- Adjust teaching methods dynamically in response to student progress, group proficiency levels, and behavioral signals
- Conduct motivational one-on-one sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy platforms and meet learning milestones
- Review student performance metrics from adaptive tools and apply insights to customize instruction for each group
- Incorporate narrative techniques, humor, gaming metaphors, and affirmative feedback to build student resilience 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 curricula
- 2+ years of experience providing small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or learners facing reading challenges
- Proven capability to evaluate student reading proficiency and develop differentiated lesson plans autonomously
- Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, regardless of personal gaming experience
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
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