CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Come Work Where Teachers Love Teaching

Feel Supported

Small class sizes, supportive parents, a part-time school week and the flexibility to bring their unique ideas and talents to the classroom—these are just a few of the reasons our teachers love teaching at AHB. 

Middle school teacher laughs with parents at homeschool coop.

Job Openings

School Administrative & Operations Assistant

Job Description

AHB Community School (http://www.ahbcs.org), a small, independent K-8 school in Central Austin, is seeking a multi-faceted team-player to join us in for the 2026-27 school year.

This is a unique, school-year-based role designed for an organized, proactive professional who enjoys a mix of office administration, light facility upkeep, and direct student interaction.

The ideal candidate possesses a “see a need, fill a need” mindset—someone who can pivot seamlessly from working on a spreadsheet to greet a prospective parent or help a student find a water bottle, or who will tidy the hallway on the way to monitor a lively playground.

Job Location

1509 Dartmouth Ave
Austin, TX 78757
Website: ahbcs.org

Why AHB?

At AHB kids love to come to school each day, teachers love their jobs, and parents are our biggest fans. It’s a small community school where everyone pitches in to advance our mission for the good of the children! A condensed weekly and yearly schedule encourages a better work-life balance for both students and staff.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience working in a school or similar setting
  • Associate’s degree or higher preferred
  • Strong communication skills and a professional, warm, and supportive demeanor.
  • Exceptional organizational and follow through skills, with ability to self manage.
  • Flexibility to pivot around a varied task list ranging from computer work to physical facility upkeep (including ability to lift up to 30 lbs).
  • A “no task too small” attitude with a focus on supporting the team.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative Assistance: 
    • greet visitors and manage the front office to ensure a welcoming and secure campus;
    • assist administrators with record keeping, communications, organizational tasks, and special projects.
  • Student Support: 
    • assist students visiting the office for minor needs such as phone calls, bandaids or early dismissals;
    • provide active supervision during student arrival, dismissal, and recess or lunchroom periods as needed.
  • Light Facility Upkeep: 
    • maintain tidiness of common areas, including playground, hallways, and staff lounge;
    • perform light maintenance tasks such as sweeping the front entrance and managing trash/recycling removal between regular janitorial visits.

Reports To

Head of School

To Apply

Please send your résumé, references, and a cover letter that includes your educational philosophy and describes your interest in AHB Community School to admin@ahbcs.org.

Contract, Duty and Compensation

— Full-Time (avg 35 hours per week) during the academic year and its shoulder seasons (close & reopening of campus around summer break). Enjoy long holiday breaks and summers at home.
— Long Weekends!  Approx hours are 7:45 – 3:45 Mon – Thur & every other Friday off.
— Compensation: $22 – $25 per hour DOE.
— Income Smoothing: Annual salary is distributed in 12 equal monthly installments (~$2,566 – $2,916/month), providing a consistent paycheck during summer & school breaks.
— Benefits include paid vacation, generous health care stipend, retirement matching, professional development stipend and employee tuition discount.
Start date August 1, 2026

Posting Closing Date

June 15, 2026

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

AHB is committed to workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

What You’ll Love

Teacher autonomy and creativity. Our teachers have a great deal of flexibility in deciding how to best engage and meet the needs of students. With support and resources available, teachers can craft their own lessons, design projects, and help choose curriculum.
Better work-life balance. With no school on Fridays and two extra weeks of break, our teachers have time to plan, give meaningful feedback and re-energize. (In fact, AHB Community School was the first part-time school to be accredited by TAAPS.)
A place of respect. At AHB we promote open communication and value teachers’ voices. We even have two teacher voting spots on the board! Teachers, administrators and parents work together to create a supportive environment where everyone thrives. 
Supportive parents. Our parents are excited to be part of their child’s education! Parents are responsive to teacher feedback, provide classroom support and show our teachers lots of love, too. 
Happy Students. It’s common to see students run into school each morning or hear them complain that a school break was too long! Our students enjoy their days with us and come in eager to learn.
Small class sizes. As one of only a handful of progressive Austin micro-schools, AHB is small. We limit our K-8 program to 110, with a student teacher ratio of 12:1. Teachers develop close relationships with students and are better able to meet the needs of the whole child.
Keep Learning. At AHB, our curriculum is dynamic and utilizes project based learning. Classes tackle new themes each quarter, delving deep into science and social studies topics. Whether exploring oceans or world religions, teachers model curiosity and awe as they learn alongside students.
Teacher checks out science project on table as student smiles.
AHB has been a saving grace for me, professionally, and I am entirely lucky to have landed here. Thank you for helping me feel so celebrated. 
Lorrie Salome, AHB faculty
Progressive school teacher helps student with magnetism project.
Micro school students sit with teacher at table and inspect craft.

Who Thrives at AHB

AHB Community School teachers are experienced in many types of classrooms and have backgrounds and a variety of fields. To be considered for a teaching position with us you must, above all, possess a deep love of learning. Curiosity and enthusiasm are contagious. You needn’t be an expert in every subject, but you must be able to form meaningful connections with students and a willingness to dive in—AHB is a non traditional school and students are bright, creative and inquisitive.

News

Opportunities for the coming school year are currently available. If you are interested in a career at AHB Community School, contact us to be notified of future openings.

ACADEMICS AT AHB

A Micro School Where Students Love Learning

Teaching shouldn’t be a drag. At AHB Community School, small class sizes and a non-traditional program without grades ensure teachers have the flexibility to perform their craft in a way that is motivating and meaningful. Progressive curriculum that utilizes project based learning keeps students and teachers engaged. When teachers love teaching, students love learning.