Reading Coach, NextGen Academy

• $100,000 annual salary, paid weekly – Health benefits begin on day one
• Relocation assistance provided
• Onsite position in Austin, TX.

What if reaching young learners through reading means connecting with them in the world they know best: gaming culture, where progression, persistence, and skill-building are already second nature?

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

Austin delivers live music, mild winters, scenic hill country paths, and a dynamic education innovation community you will join.

Lead learning. Love growing. Apply now.

• Plan and facilitate small-group literacy workshops for K‑2 students, making phonics instruction engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to each learner
• Adjust teaching methods in the moment based on student responses, reading proficiency levels, and engagement signals
• Conduct motivational coaching sessions with students to promote progress in adaptive literacy apps and support achievement of learning objectives
• Review student performance data from adaptive software and apply insights to customize instruction for every reading group
• Employ storytelling, humor, gaming comparisons, and positive feedback to foster student perseverance and address reluctance

• Willing to work onsite 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.