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.
Job Openings
Administrative Assistant & Teacher’s Aide | 2023-24 School Year
Job Description
AHB Community School (http://www.ahbcs.org), is a small, independent K-8 school in Central Austin. We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant & teacher’s aide to join our team for the 2023-24 school year. This position is multifaceted–your day will be a combination of student-facing and administrative duties. Candidates must exhibit the flexibility to pivot between these roles and be able to skillfully collaborate with administrators, teachers, students, and parents. For the right candidate, there is flexibility to make this a full time OR part time position, with a 4-day work week (Mon – Thur) and a minimum of 20 hours per week.
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 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.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education / experience
- 3+ years of administrative assistant experience
- Experience working with children, ideally in a formal setting
Responsibilities
- Monitors and manages students during lunch time and/or after-school recess block, relying on positive behavioral supports that promote social-emotional growth and well-being while enforcing school rules and safety standards.
- Communicates effectively with school staff, students and parents to foster positive student outcomes and community relationships. Maintains appropriate professionalism and confidentiality.
- Supports the faculty by performing tasks related to classroom organization and occasional sub coverage or project assistance.
- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office–answers phone calls and emails, manages schedules, and supports visitors.
- Carries out administrative duties such as filing, data entry, copying, scanning.
- Aids in general facility maintenance, including light tidying / cleaning, supply checks, space organization, event set up and seasonal decor displays.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needs, and ordering supplies.
- Performs professional duties efficiently, manages resources effectively, and meets deadlines set by the school.
Hours and Compensation
Hourly position during the school calendar year to begin August 1, 2023: 20-30 hours per week, 4-day week (M-Th); school year Aug-May (36 weeks of paid duty, 6 weeks of unpaid school breaks/holidays during the school year); salary dependent on experience.
Reports To
Head of School
To Apply
Please send your résumé, and references, and a cover letter that helps describe your interest in AHB Community School to admin@ahbcs.org.
Posting Closing Date
July 2023, or when filled.
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
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.
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.
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.