Literacy 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.
- Weekly pay at $100,000 annually - Health benefits begin on day one
- Support for relocation provided
Meeting young readers in the world they already know—gaming culture, where persistence, leveling up, and mastery are second nature—may be the breakthrough approach to early literacy.
In this role, you will facilitate small-group reading sessions at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, combining phonics methods, adaptive literacy technology, and direct coaching to inspire K-2 learners to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to play.
Austin delivers live music year-round, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will help shape.
Guide learning. Embrace growth. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Plan and facilitate small-group reading sessions for K-2 learners, ensuring phonics education is engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to each child
- Adjust teaching approaches on the fly in response to student performance, group literacy levels, and behavioral signals
- Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy platforms and support achievement of reading milestones
- Track student performance metrics from adaptive technology and apply insights to customize instruction for individual reading groups
- Employ narrative techniques, humor, gaming metaphors, and affirmative 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 methodologies including 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 facing reading challenges
- Proven capability to evaluate student reading proficiency and create differentiated lesson plans autonomously
- Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, regardless of personal gaming experience
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
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