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Job DescriptionCompany Description ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world. Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in collaboration, academic success and joy. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 123,000 students and alumni. Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE A KIPP Texas Dean of Academic Progress will provide assistance to the School Leader and/or Leadership Team with the administration of systems related to high school matriculation and graduation. The Dean of Academic Progress furthers the mission of KIPP Texas by supporting a school culture that empowers students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to pursue a college education and a life of value, joy, and integrity. The Dean will work to support KIPP Texas’s mission and culture of achievement. We are committed to establishing high-achieving schools that are diverse, collaborative, and partnered strongly with the communities they serve. This is a leadership position for a person who is organized, detail-oriented, and always follows through. Additionally, this leader is warm and demanding with students and parents, ensuring that they always turn in required documents and always complete challenging academic courses. The Dean of Academic Progress is relentless with adults and students and holds herself/himself accountable for achieving excellent results. As a Dean of Academic Progress you will internalize and drive towards academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational goals; • 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD, • 95% of K-2 students reading on grade level DIBELS, • KTX earn 90/75/40 on Reading STAAR, • KTX earn 90/75/40 on Math STAAR, • 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP/IB exam, • 40% of 11th grade students score 21+ on the ACT, • 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college, • 97% Average Daily Attendance, • 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10 Academic Operations Support • Assist with the registration, enrollment, withdrawal, and transfer of students and process applicable records, • Verify the accuracy and thorough completion of all student registration packets and determine eligibility for enrollment, • Enter all campus student information into the district student information system, • Communicate daily with campus administrators and special program coordinators to identify and correct missing or incorrect information in physical and electronic student data files, • Stay current with changes in Texas Education Agency governing documents pertaining to the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), • Coordinate campus-wide attendance process and work to maintain campus-wide compliance, accuracy and timeliness, • Maintain all digital course records and teacher/administrative access to online gradebook, • Process and transmit requests for student information, including verification of enrollment and transcripts for colleges and universities, • As directed, coordinate and manage state, district, and local testing Develop and maintain coherent, state compliant transcripts that prepare students for college and career (CTE, where applicable, and Advanced Placement). • Develop and implement structures for clear graduation planning (Personal Graduation Plan) that includes electives, enrichment, credit recovery courses, and Advanced Placement courses., • Monitor overall academic progress for all students, • Monitor and follow-up with students failing one or more courses each grading period, during the first four semesters in high school, • Coordinate teacher and advisor responsibilities and efforts to drive students’ academic progress through goal-setting and intrinsic motivation, • Intervene with support when students have challenges with attendance, academics or discipline, • Maintain and monitor [academic] compliance in areas such as Special Education, 504, LPAC and At-Risk students, • Coordinate verification and correction of grades, and printing and distribution of report cards, • Assist School Leader and Assistant Principals with campus and student scheduling, • Maintain student transcripts, • Ensures that transfer grades and GPAs are calculated correctly and reflected appropriately in the student information system., • Host parent events such as workshops, student-led parent conferences, open houses, or other events that support academic transitions to and through college, • Support leadership with building a student culture of achievement through investment, rewards, and activities, • Support leadership with faculty reward programs and activities related to the culture of achievementQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree, required, • At least two years’ experience as a lead teacher/teacher of record educator in middle or high school classrooms (required), • Experience helping students and their families navigate college admission, financial aid, and scholarship application procedures, • Experience developing new and deepening current relationships with key college access and college success organization, • Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive results through others., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills., • Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices, • Excellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skills, • Excellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis and decision-making skills, • Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation, • Enthusiasm to engage parents and community Additional Information What We Bring to the Table The starting point for the salary range for this position is $63,000 with the opportunity to earn more based on considered experience at an accredited K-12 institution and internal-equity. • Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies., • Paid family leave., • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered., • Employee assistance programs., • Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)., • 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported., • KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance., • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions., • Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop., • Reports to school site Monday-Friday. Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional office for professional learning or meetings. Some positions might be temporary and only available for the 2025-2026 school year.

Job DescriptionDescription: If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin! Compensation We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $19.00 to $23.00. We are offering a $250 signing bonus for full-time staff! About the Job We need you to fill the role of Preschool Educator. This is a full-time, hourly position. It’s an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities: • Co-teach a classroom in a cooperative, team situation using organizational strategies and critical thinking skills;, • Value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge and instinctively discover with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world;, • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, snacks/lunch, and rest/nap periods;, • Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative classroom skills;, • Implement creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials and based upon the interests of the children rather than simply based on designated themes;, • Cooperate to complete electronic weekly lesson plans, daily activity reports for children, child assessments, and individual/group documentation strategies;, • Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities;, • Conduct parent/educator conferences twice a year.Requirements:, • High School or equivalent., • Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Shalom Austin and required for all employees and independent contractors who work in the Early Childhood Program., • Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new philosophies and teaching strategies., • Ability to physically play with the children in the classroom and on the playground – including standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), bending, and sitting on the floor., • Works well collaboratively in a team environment., • Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc. and/or quick to learn., • Positive Attitude and Self Motivated., • Passion for creativity, a values-based learning environment, and an educational philosophy centered around children as Constructivist Learners., • Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check)., • Possess a Child Development Associate credential, degree in Education, or college coursework in child development., • 1+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education., • We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training., • We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education., • We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf., • We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you., • You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP)., • We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule., • We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

Job DescriptionDescription: If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin! CompensationWe’ll pay you an hourly rate of $17.00 to $19.00. About the Job We need you to fill the role of an Support Preschool Educators. This is a full-time, hourly position. It’s an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities: • Assist the Lead Educator during their work period in the classroom where needed., • Assist with art projects as needed., • Help with lunchtime and assist during nap times ., • Integrates a passion for children with a love of experiential, child-led, hands-on learning., • Value a child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge and instinctively discover with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world., • Have the organizational and critical thinking skills to successfully manage an extended care classroom with another educator and partner with families in a values-based program., • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to extended care classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, and snack., • Implement open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative rather than supervisory classroom skills .Requirements:, • High School or equivalent., • Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Shalom Austin and required for all employees and independent contractors who work in the Early Childhood Program., • Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new philosophies and teaching strategies., • Ability to physically play with the children in the classroom and on the playground – including standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), bending, and sitting on the floor., • Works well collaboratively in a team environment., • Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc. and/or quick to learn., • Positive Attitude and Self Motivated., • Passion for creativity, a values-based learning environment, and an educational philosophy centered around children as Constructivist Learners., • Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check)., • Possess a Child Development Associate credential, degree in Education, or college coursework in child development., • 1+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education., • We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training., • We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education., • We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf., • We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you., • You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP)., • We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule., • We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

Job DescriptionDescription: If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin! Compensation • We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $16.00 to $18.00., • PLUS $250 signing bonus We need you to fill the role of an Afternoon Extended Care Educator. This is a part-time, hourly position. It’s an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities: • Collaborate with other education professionals in a variety of early childhood age level classrooms as needed., • Demonstrate flexibility, organizational strategies, and critical thinking skills., • Value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge and instinctively discover with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world., • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, snacks/lunch, and rest/nap periods., • Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative classroom skills., • Implement daily lesson plans and creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials and based upon the interests of the children rather than simply based on designated themes., • Document individual and group activities and social, emotional learning based upon observations of children's interactions and moods., • Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities.Requirements:, • High School or equivalent., • Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Shalom Austin and required for all employees and independent contractors who work in the Early Childhood Program., • Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new philosophies and teaching strategies., • Ability to physically play with the children in the classroom and on the playground – including standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), bending, and sitting on the floor., • Works well collaboratively in a team environment., • Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc. and/or quick to learn., • Positive Attitude and Self Motivated., • Passion for creativity, a values-based learning environment, and an educational philosophy centered around children as Constructivist Learners., • Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check)., • Possess a Child Development Associate credential, degree in Education, or college coursework in child development., • 1+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education., • We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training., • We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education., • We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you., • You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP)., • We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule., • We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.