Reading Specialist - Waypoint Academy - $100,000/year USD

Name of School: Waypoint Academy

Job Description & Qualifications:

Required: Master's in reading instruction OR structured literacy certification (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, IMSE, CERI, LETRS, Neuhaus, UFLI, or equivalent)

In-person at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX. Relocation support available.

$100,000 salary, paid weekly. Day-one health, dental, and vision benefits.

Nature-based school combining structured academics with outdoor adventure.

Most reading specialists only see the kids who are already behind. You’ve spent your career thinking that's backwards—that the Science of Reading should reach every child, not just the ones who triggered an intervention flag. If that belief drives how you teach, keep reading.

Waypoint Academy is a nature-based school where mornings are for focused academics and afternoons are for archery, survival skills, and exploring the Texas Hill Country. Your job is the morning half: running small-group structured literacy sessions that move every K–2 student forward in phonics, decoding, fluency, and writing. You design the instruction. You read the data. You regroup and adapt in real time. The other half of your day is coaching students through adaptive learning apps, building the relationships that get every student to 100% of their app-based goals. No scripted curriculum. No pull-out model. You own literacy outcomes for the entire cohort.

You’re joining a small, young school. That means you're building the literacy program, not inheriting one. As enrollment grows, you'll shape how structured literacy scales across new cohorts and grade levels. If you want a static position with established routines, this isn’t it. If you want to prove that every child can learn to read faster when someone designs instruction around them specifically, this is the role.

What you will be doing:

• Running small-group structured literacy workshops: systematic phonics, decoding, fluency, and early writing for all K-2 students, not just those flagged for intervention

• Analyzing student data from adaptive apps and running records to regroup students and adjust instruction between sessions

• Coaching students one-on-one and in small groups through adaptive learning software, building relationships that drive goal completion

• Designing your own lessons using structured literacy principles, tailored to each group’s current level and pace

• Incorporating occasional outdoor or hands-on elements to reinforce literacy concepts when they genuinely enhance learning

What you will NOT be doing:

• Writing IEPs or coordinating pull-out schedules with classroom teachers. Every student is your student.

• Passively supervising students on learning apps. You actively coach them to complete goals, not watch them click through screens.

• Sitting in a traditional classroom all day. Students spend afternoons outdoors, so your literacy blocks are concentrated and high-energy.

• Grading stacks of worksheets—adaptive software handles practice volume and progress tracking, freeing you to focus on direct instruction.

Key responsibilities: Accelerate reading and writing growth across all K–2 students through structured literacy instruction and adaptive learning tools.

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject

• Master's degree in reading instruction OR structured literacy certification such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, IMSE, CERI, LETRS, Neuhaus, or UFLI. One of these is required, not optional.

• 2+ years of full-time K–2 structured reading instruction using systematic phonics in a school or clinical setting, within the last 5 years

• Experience designing your own reading lessons, and you can describe what you teach and how without referencing a published program

• Willing to work in-person at Waypoint Academy, Dripping Springs (Austin area), TX

• Willing to work with all K–2 students (not just struggling readers) and use AI-powered adaptive learning tools daily

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Nice to have:

• Experience with multiple structured literacy frameworks (e.g., Orton-Gillingham and UFLI) with a clear rationale for when each applies

• Measurable reading gains across a full cohort, not just intervention caseloads. You can name the metrics and the numbers.

• Familiarity with adaptive reading platforms (Lexia, Amira, Reading Eggs, or similar) and using their data to drive instructional decisions

• Experience in non-traditional school settings: micro-schools, outdoor education programs, Montessori, or similar environments

Compensation: $100,000 USD per year

Start Date: 09/21/2026

How to Apply: Apply here.

Contact Information: Monica Palaghie

Do you want to change the world? Pre-K Montessori and/or Elementary School Guide

Name of School: Acton Academy West Austin in Westlake

Do you want to change the world? Do you want to contribute something meaningful to the people around you? Do you crave working hard with a mission-driven, world-class team of entrepreneurs changing the vision of school? Acton Academy West is a private school with a learner-driven community whose mission is that each person who enters its doors finds a calling and changes the world. We combine elements of Montessori with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential quests, and interactive technology. Underlying our method is an application of the Hero’s Journey, creating a lively learning environment that feels more like an adventure than school.

About Our Elementary Studio

Our Elementary Studio serves learners roughly ages 6–12 in a mixed-age, self-paced community—no grade levels, no worksheets, no report cards. Learners set weekly goals, track their own progress, and hold each other accountable through a self-governed community with real contracts and real consequences. Real-world-oriented quests culminate in a public exhibition of learning rather than a test. In every corner of Acton life, our students are empowered to be in the driver’s seat of their own education.

What Makes This Role Special

As an Elementary Guide, you won’t be a traditional teacher standing at the front of a classroom. You’ll be a Socratic guide and a gamemaker—asking powerful questions instead of giving answers, designing quests instead of lectures, and trusting children to struggle, fail, and find their own way forward. You’ll help build a self-governed community where children learn as much from each other as they do from any adult.

What We’re Looking For

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Managing mixed-age groups of children or young adults

• Planning and implementing games, quests, or projects

• Coaching or mentoring experience a plus

• A passion for disruptive education opportunities

• Deeply curious and ready to learn and work hard

• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills

• Entrepreneurial thinker

• A deep heart for children, and trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention

• Kind-hearted and tough-minded; an independent worker

• Calm demeanor

Your Superpowers Should Include:

• A deep belief that children are capable, curious, and naturally driven to learn

• Strong understanding of Socratic questioning and the Hero’s Journey framework

• Ability to guide without rescuing—letting children learn from natural consequences

• Comfort holding high expectations for both academics and character

• Excellent communication skills with both children and families

• A growth mindset and love of continuous learning

What You’ll Do

• Design and facilitate real-world quests that make learning irresistible

• Use Socratic questioning to deepen learners’ thinking rather than supplying answers

• Support learners in setting goals, managing their own time, and reflecting on their progress

• Help learners build and govern a fair, self-directed community with real accountability

• Guide preparation for public exhibitions where learners showcase their work to parents and the community

• Partner with families to celebrate each child’s unique Hero’s Journey

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work inside an innovative educational model that is genuinely changing the vision of school

• A supportive community of families and colleagues who share your values

• Professional development and growth opportunities within the Acton network

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

• The joy of watching young heroes discover their gifts and build the confidence to change the world

Our Core Beliefs

• Each child has a unique gift that can change the world.

• Learning to be, learning to learn, and learning to do are equally important.

• Children are capable of far more than adults expect when given real freedom and real responsibility.

• Character development happens through loving boundaries and natural consequences.

• Parents are the primary educators; we support and complement their efforts.

Compensation: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position.

Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply: Sound Exciting?

1. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter sharing why you’re passionate about child-led learning and how your experience aligns with our mission. Submit to josephbynum+resume@gmail.com.

2. Follow the instructions in this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Io4ieoBn5GOhcqDFQKuR-sywIpdyBpiZgBe8u3wfItc/edit?tab=t.0

Contact Information: josephbynum+resume@gmail.com

Part Time - Math & Humanities Core Teacher - Middle School

Name of School: Cavalli Ridge Academy

About Cavalli Ridge Academy

Cavalli Ridge Academy is a new, private, all-girls middle school that sits on a 14-acre equestrian farm. We are dedicated to creating an engaging, supportive, and close-knit learning community. We believe in nurturing the whole child through a balance of academic rigor, personalized support, and vibrant enrichment programs. Our unique school model features:

• Small Class Sizes: Intimate environments allow teachers to track mastery and tailor daily instruction.

• Project-Integrated Learning: Traditional morning lessons connect directly to afternoon Project-Based Learning (PBL) blocks.

• Built-In Support: Daily tutoring blocks are built into the schedule to prevent academic gaps.

• Vibrant Campus Life: Fridays feature specialized workshops and weekly art, pottery, and optional English horseback riding lessons.

Position Overview

Cavalli Ridge Academy is seeking a passionate, student-centered educator to serve as our Middle School Core Teacher for a small cohort of girls in grades 6–8. This position operates within a collaborative job-share model, with the Core Teacher leading morning academic instruction and partnering with an afternoon Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructor. Responsibilities include teaching mathematics and integrated humanities, including English Language Arts, science literacy, social studies, and writing. With class sizes intentionally limited to approximately 8–10 students, the teacher will provide highly personalized instruction, daily academic support, and meaningful learning experiences that help students build confidence, independence, and strong academic foundations. The ideal candidate values relationship-based teaching, differentiated instruction, collaboration, and helping every student reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics and integrated humanities to a combined 6th–8th grade classroom.

• Deliver differentiated instruction that supports diverse learners and multiple grade levels.

• Provide daily academic support, intervention, and enrichment.

• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment.

• Collaborate with the Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructor and school team.

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Current teaching certification from Texas or another U.S. state required.

• Experience teaching middle school students preferred.

• Ability to differentiate instruction and support a range of learners and academic abilities.

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families.

• Experience in teaching PBL is desirable but not required.

• Enthusiasm for working in a small school setting and contributing to a growing school community.

What We Offer

• Small classes where every student is truly known.

• A collaborative job-share model with dedicated afternoon planning and personal time on most days.

• The freedom to focus on teaching, relationships, and student growth.

• Opportunities for outdoor, experiential, and project-connected learning.

• A supportive team culture that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

• Competitive part-time compensation based on experience.

Compensation: $38,000

Start Date: Summer 2026

How to Apply: Email your resume and cover letter highlighting your teaching experience to admin@cavalliridge.com

Contact Information: admin@cavalliridge.com