Reading Coach, NextGen Academy

Overview

On-campus role in Austin, TX. $100,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly. Health coverage begins immediately. Relocation assistance provided.

Reading instruction becomes more effective when it connects with children's existing interests: gaming culture naturally reinforces concepts like progression, perseverance, and skill development. You will facilitate focused reading workshops for small groups at a school designed around the passions of young gamers, combining phonics methods, adaptive literacy technology, and direct coaching to help K-2 learners develop the same enthusiasm for reading that they have for games.

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• Create and facilitate small-group reading workshops for K-2 learners, ensuring phonics instruction is engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs
• Modify teaching approaches dynamically based on student responses, reading proficiency levels, and engagement signals
• Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy applications and meet learning milestones
• Track student performance data generated by 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

• Able to work on-site at Next Gen Academy in Austin, TX
• Bachelor s degree in elementary education, reading, or related field
• Certification in structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or similar evidence-based phonics programs
• 2+ years of experience delivering small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or struggling readers
• Demonstrated ability to assess student reading levels and design differentiated instruction independently
• Enthusiastic about video games and gaming culture, even if not a gamer yourself
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without 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!

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5691-US-Austin-Reading Coach.
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