Literacy Coach, NextGen Academy

Overview

On-site literacy coaching role in Austin, TX, designed to engage K-2 learners through gaming culture. You will facilitate small-group reading sessions at a school that blends phonics-based teaching, adaptive reading technology, and personalized coaching to inspire young students to embrace reading with enthusiasm.

Austin features live music venues, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will be part of. Guide learners. Embrace growth. Apply today.

• Plan and conduct small-group literacy workshops for K-2 learners, making phonics instruction enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
• Modify teaching approaches on the fly in response to student readiness, group proficiency levels, and engagement signals
• Facilitate motivational sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy platforms and support achievement of reading objectives
• Track student performance metrics from adaptive technology and apply insights to customize instruction for each group
• Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and encouragement to sustain student effort and address reluctance

• On-site availability 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 curricula
• 2+ years of experience providing small-group reading instruction to K-2 students or learners with reading difficulties
• Proven capacity to evaluate student reading levels and develop differentiated lessons autonomously
• Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, regardless of personal gaming experience
• Authorized to work in the United States without need for visa sponsorship

There is a new school in town that is revolutionizing education for 5th-8th graders who love gaming.

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 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. For details, consult

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