Educational Technology Specialist $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 payment of $100,000 annual salary - Health benefits begin day one
- Relocation assistance provided
Many young children connect naturally with gaming culture—where progression, determination, and skill-building are rewarding. That same mindset can be channeled into early literacy development.
In this role, you will facilitate small-group reading sessions at a school designed around the interests of young gaming enthusiasts, combining phonics methods, adaptive literacy technology, and one-on-one coaching to help K-2 learners develop the same passion for reading that they have for games.
Austin provides year-round live music, mild winters, scenic hill country, and a dynamic education innovation community you will be part of.
Shape learning. Embrace growth. Submit your application.
What you will be doing
- Plan and conduct small-group reading sessions for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
- Modify teaching strategies on the fly in response to student performance, reading proficiency levels, and behavioral signals
- Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy platforms and meet educational objectives
- Track student achievement data from adaptive software and apply insights to customize instruction for each group
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive feedback 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 frameworks
- 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 instruction without supervision
- Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, whether or not you play games personally
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
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