Literacy Coach $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.
- Weekly pay at $100,000 annually - Health benefits begin on day one
- Support for relocation provided
What if the most effective way to help young children unlock reading is by connecting with them through gaming culture—a space where progression, persistence, and mastery already feel intuitive?
You will facilitate focused reading workshops in small groups at a school designed around the passions of young gamers. Using phonics-based instruction, adaptive literacy technology, and direct coaching, you will help K-2 learners develop the same enthusiasm for reading that they bring to their favorite games.
Austin brings live music, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will join.
Lead literacy. Grow learners. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Plan and facilitate small-group reading workshops for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs
- Adjust teaching approaches dynamically based on student responsiveness, group proficiency levels, and real-time engagement signals
- Conduct motivational sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy software and support achievement of learning objectives
- Track student performance data from adaptive platforms and apply insights to customize instruction for each reading cohort
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and affirmative feedback to build student perseverance and address reluctance
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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