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
- On-site role in Austin, TX.
- $100,000 annual salary with weekly pay - Full health benefits from day one
- Support for relocation provided
What if helping young children unlock reading success means connecting with them through gaming culture—a world where leveling up, persistence, and mastery are already second nature?
In this role, you will facilitate small-group reading workshops at a school designed around the passions of young gamers. You will combine phonics instruction, adaptive literacy technology, and personalized coaching to help K-2 learners develop the same enthusiasm for reading that they already have for games.
Austin brings together live music, mild winters, scenic hill country trails, and a dynamic education innovation community you will become part of.
Shape learning. Embrace growth. Apply today.
What you will be doing
- Create and facilitate small-group reading workshops for K-2 learners, ensuring phonics instruction is enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to each student
- Adjust teaching methods dynamically according to student needs, group proficiency levels, and real-time engagement signals
- Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to support their progress in adaptive literacy apps and help them reach learning milestones
- Track and analyze student performance data from adaptive software, applying insights to customize instruction for every reading group
- Leverage storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive reinforcement to foster 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 a related discipline
- Certification in structured literacy methodologies such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or comparable evidence-based phonics programs
- 2+ years of experience providing small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or struggling readers
- Proven ability to evaluate student reading levels and independently design differentiated instruction
- Genuine enthusiasm for video games and gaming culture, whether or not you are a gamer
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
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