Reading Program Coordinator, NextGen Academy

About the Opportunity

$100,000 annual salary, disbursed weekly – Health coverage begins day one.

What if meeting young learners inside gaming culture—where progression, persistence, and skill mastery come naturally—is the breakthrough needed to unlock reading success?

You will facilitate small-group literacy workshops at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, combining phonics instruction, adaptive literacy technology, and one-on-one coaching to inspire K-2 students to embrace reading with the same enthusiasm they bring to games.

Austin brings live music, mild winters, scenic hill country trails, and a vibrant education innovation ecosystem you will join.

• Create and facilitate small-group literacy workshops for K-2 learners, ensuring phonics instruction is engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs.
• Adjust teaching strategies dynamically based on student engagement, group proficiency levels, and real-time feedback.
• Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy apps and support achievement of learning milestones.
• Track student performance data generated by adaptive software and apply insights to customize instruction for each literacy group.
• Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive encouragement to sustain student effort and address learning resistance.

• Willing to work on-site at Next Gen 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 struggling readers.
• Proven capacity to evaluate student reading proficiency and independently design differentiated instruction.
• Genuine enthusiasm for video games and gaming culture, whether or not you identify as a gamer.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without need for visa sponsorship.

There’s a new school in town that is revolutionizing education for 5th-8th graders who love gaming. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!