Reading 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
- Onsite position in Austin, TX.
- $100,000 annual salary, paid weekly - Health benefits begin on day one
- Relocation assistance provided
What if reaching young learners through reading means connecting with them in the world they know best: gaming culture, where progression, persistence, and skill-building are already second nature?
You will facilitate small-group literacy workshops in a school designed around the passions of young gamers, combining phonics instruction, adaptive literacy technology, and direct coaching to inspire K-2 students to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to games.
Austin delivers live music, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will join.
Lead learning. Love growing. Apply now.
What you will be doing
- Plan and facilitate small-group literacy workshops for K-2 students, making phonics instruction engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to each learner
- Adjust teaching methods in the moment based on student responses, reading proficiency levels, and engagement signals
- Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy apps and support achievement of learning objectives
- Review student performance data from adaptive software and apply insights to customize instruction for every reading group
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming comparisons, and positive feedback to foster student perseverance and address reluctance
Candidate requirements
- Willing to work onsite 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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