Reading Program Coordinator, NextGen Academy

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay at $100,000 annual salary.
• Health benefits from day one.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• On-site position in Austin, TX.

Meeting young learners in their world—where games, progression, and achievement already resonate—may be the most effective path to building early literacy skills.

In this role, you will coordinate small-group reading sessions at a school designed for students who connect with gaming culture, combining phonics-based methods, adaptive digital tools, and personalized coaching to help K‑2 learners develop the same enthusiasm for reading that they bring to games.

Austin delivers year‑round live music, mild winters, access to hill country landscapes, and a vibrant community focused on education innovation—one you will actively contribute to.

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• Create and facilitate small‑group reading sessions for K‑2 learners, ensuring phonics instruction is interactive, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs.
• Adjust teaching methods on the fly in response to student feedback, reading proficiency levels, and participation signals.
• Conduct motivational one‑on‑one conversations with students to support their progress in adaptive literacy platforms and meet learning milestones.
• Track student performance metrics from adaptive tools and apply findings to customize instruction for each reading cohort.
• Incorporate narrative techniques, humor, game‑based comparisons, and affirmative feedback to sustain student effort and address reluctance.

• Available 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 methodologies including Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or comparable evidence‑based phonics frameworks.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience providing small‑group reading instruction to K‑2 students or learners facing reading challenges.
• Proven capacity to evaluate student reading proficiency and independently develop differentiated lesson plans.
• Genuine interest in video games and gaming culture, regardless of personal gaming experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring 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 Program.
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