Literacy 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 salary of $100,000 with health benefits starting day one
- Relocation assistance provided
What if the secret to helping young children discover reading lies in connecting with them through gaming culture—where progression, determination, and skill-building are already second nature?
In this role, you will facilitate small-group reading sessions at a school designed around the passions of young gamers. Through phonics-based teaching, adaptive literacy technology, and personalized coaching, you'll help K-2 learners develop the same enthusiasm for reading that they have for games.
Austin provides live music venues, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you'll be part of.
Guide instruction. Embrace development. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Create and facilitate small-group reading sessions for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
- Adjust teaching methods on the spot according to student requirements, group literacy levels, and engagement signals
- Conduct motivational one-on-one check-ins with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy apps and reach educational milestones
- Track student performance data from adaptive platforms and apply insights to customize instruction for each reading cohort
- Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive feedback to build student resilience 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 facing reading challenges
- Proven capability to evaluate student reading abilities and create 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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