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Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation's top colleges and universities. Our educators are passionate advocates for our scholars and their families, committed to closing the opportunity gap for underserved communities. At Austin Achieve, you are joining a network of individuals committed to excellence. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to better serve the children in our communities and are looking for educators who are ready to drive transformative change.

We believe that there should be opportunities for individuals without previous teaching experience that show great promise. Austin Achieve's Teaching Fellowship Program prepares college graduates and career-changers to become highly-effective teachers equipped to inspire the next generation of leaders. Our Teaching Fellowship Program is a highly-selective, school-based training program that empowers aspiring educators with the training, skills, and experiences needed to become highly effective teachers. The ideal candidate is committed to improving educational outcomes in traditionally underserved communities.

Teaching Fellows hold full-time teaching positions, supporting Lead Teachers in the classroom, providing small-group instruction, administrative duties, and substitute teaching. Throughout the year, Teaching Fellows take on increasing levels of responsibility to prepare them to lead their own classrooms. At the end of the fellowship, Teaching Fellows will have the opportunity to interview for a Lead Teacher role for the upcoming school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold the mission and vision of the school every second of every day.
• Execute school-wide systems and structures that maximize student learning.
• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school.
• Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring and small group intervention.
• Help Lead Teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
• Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Actively participate in professional development sessions and weekly coaching sessions, including orientation and training during the summer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; a background in education is not required, though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with Pre-K through 12 students.
• Previous success working with second language learners and scholars from diverse backgrounds
• Native Spanish fluency is desired but not required.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and positive in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep-seated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve
• “By Any Means” approach to ensuring all scholars learn and succeed
• Hold all scholars to the highest expectations to ensure college readiness
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve as a teacher through feedback, coaching, and professional development.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.