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 located in Austin, TX.
- $100,000 annual salary with weekly pay - Health benefits begin day one
- Relocation assistance provided
What if helping young children learn to read means engaging them through gaming culture—where progression, determination, and skill-building already feel intuitive?
You will facilitate small-group literacy sessions at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, combining phonics-based teaching, adaptive reading technology, and personalized coaching to inspire K-2 learners to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to play.
Austin features live music venues, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you'll become part of.
Guide learners. Embrace growth. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Plan and conduct small-group literacy workshops for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
- Modify teaching approaches on the fly in response to student readiness, group proficiency levels, and engagement signals
- Facilitate motivational sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy platforms and support achievement of reading objectives
- Track student performance metrics from adaptive technology and apply insights to customize instruction for each group
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and encouragement to sustain student 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 curricula
- 2+ years of experience providing small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or learners with reading difficulties
- Proven capacity to evaluate student reading levels and develop differentiated lessons autonomously
- Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, regardless of personal gaming experience
- Authorized to work in the United States without need for visa sponsorship
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