Reading Program Coordinator $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.
- $100,000 annual salary, distributed weekly - Health benefits begin on day one
- Relocation assistance provided
What if the most effective way to engage young readers is by connecting literacy instruction to the world they already know: gaming culture, where progress, resilience, and skill-building are second nature?
You will facilitate focused reading sessions in small groups at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, applying phonics methods, responsive literacy technology, and direct coaching to inspire K-2 learners to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to games.
Austin delivers a vibrant live music scene, mild winters, scenic hill country landscapes, and a dynamic education innovation community you will become part of.
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What you will be doing
- Create and facilitate small-group reading sessions for K-2 students, transforming phonics instruction into an enjoyable, engaging, and tailored experience
- Adjust teaching methods on the fly in response to student needs, reading proficiency levels, and behavioral signals
- Conduct motivational conversations with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy applications and meet instructional objectives
- Track student performance metrics from adaptive platforms and apply the insights to customize instruction for individual reading groups
- Employ narrative techniques, humor, gaming metaphors, and affirmative feedback to sustain student effort and address learning challenges
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 methodologies such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or comparable evidence-based phonics frameworks
- 2+ years of experience conducting small-group reading instruction with K-2 students or learners facing reading difficulties
- Proven capability to evaluate student reading proficiency and develop differentiated lesson plans autonomously
- Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, regardless of personal gaming experience
- Authorized to work legally in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
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