Reading Program Coordinator, NextGen Academy

• $100,000 annual salary, paid out weekly - Health benefits start on day one
• Relocation assistance provided

What if the most effective way to teach young children to read is by connecting with them through gaming culture, where concepts like leveling up, persistence, and mastery come naturally?

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

Austin provides live music, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a vibrant education innovation community that you will join.

Lead instruction. Embrace growth. Apply today.

• Plan and facilitate small‑group reading sessions for K‑2 students, ensuring phonics instruction is enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to individual needs
• Adjust teaching strategies on the fly according to student needs, reading proficiency levels, and engagement signals
• Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy applications and reach learning milestones
• Track student performance data generated by adaptive software and apply it to customize instruction for each group
• Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and affirmative feedback to sustain student effort and address reluctance

• Willing to work on‑site at Next Gen Academy in Austin, TX
• Bachelor's degree in elementary education, reading, or a 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.