Literacy Specialist, NextGen Academy

• $100,000 annual salary with weekly pay - Health benefits start on day one
• Relocation assistance provided
• On-site position in Austin, TX.

Reading success for young children may depend on reaching them through the culture they know best: gaming, where progression, determination, and skill-building are second nature.

In this role, you will facilitate small-group literacy sessions at a school designed around the world of young gamers, applying phonics-based methods, adaptive reading technology, and individualized coaching to inspire K‑2 learners to engage with reading as deeply as they do with their favorite games.

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• Create and facilitate small‑group literacy sessions for K‑2 learners, ensuring phonics instruction is engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs.
• Modify teaching approaches on the fly in response to student cues, group proficiency levels, and real‑time engagement.
• Conduct motivational conversations with students to support their progress in adaptive literacy platforms and help them meet learning milestones.
• Track student performance using data from adaptive tools and apply insights to customize instruction for each group.
• Employ storytelling, humor, gaming metaphors, and positive feedback to sustain student effort and address learning resistance.

• 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 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 learners facing reading challenges.
• Proven capability to evaluate student reading proficiency and independently create differentiated learning 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.