Join Our Team

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is looking for motivated, student-centered individuals to join our College Readiness team for the 2023-2024 school year. There are full-time and part-time contract positions available. Contract Date: July 31, 2023 – May 24, 2024. 

APIE’s College Readiness Advocates prepare students to meet academic college-readiness benchmarks outlined by the Texas Success Initiative through individualized and small group tutoring in reading, writing, and math. Advocates also advise their students on college and career pathways and support their students in developing the non-academic skills necessary for a successful postsecondary experience.

This position is ideal for an individual interested in pursuing a career in the education, social work, and/or nonprofit sectors. In addition to managing a tutoring caseload, CR Advocates will gain experience in creating and maintaining strategic partnerships, effectively managing competing priorities, and developing strong communication skills.

Hourly Rate:

$21.00

Benefits:

Contract-based healthcare (medical, vision, dental ), short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid time off. 

Characteristic Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Lead small class instruction and/or provide small group, in class support as assigned
• Manage a tutoring caseload of up to 70 students
• Effectively track student attendance, academic progress, and student engagement
• Create and foster effective relationships with students and campus staff
• Collaborate with APIE team leaders and AISD campus staff to increase student attainment of college ready status per the Texas Success Initiative
• Work with program supervisors to determine students’ academic needs and preparedness for the TSI Assessment
• Advise students regarding college readiness standards
• Complete other job duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related field
• Experience tutoring and/or mentoring middle or high school students required
• Valid government issued ID and access to reliable transportation
• Must be available to work 20-40 hours a week Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the length of the contract
• Spanish fluency a plus

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Prior experience in secondary education
• Comfortable tutoring high school math and English
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility
• Effective communication skills; verbal and written
• Strong tenacity and problem-solving ability
• Ability to foster and grow relationships with high school students
• Must bring a Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging (DEIB) lens to work with students, faculty, and APIE staff and a willingness to learn and participate in organization-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging commitment

Supervision Received:

APIE College Readiness Program Coordinators

To Apply:

Please email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to careers@austinpartners.org by June 28th. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest!