Careers

Thank you for your interest in The Girls’ School of Austin.

About our School
The Girls’ School of Austin is a private, independent K-8 school (150 girls) in Central Austin. The School brings together a diverse student body with a strong emphasis on creativity, community building, collaboration, and problem-solving. Our strong academic program includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish, and is supported and enhanced by SEL, Diversity, Service Learning, and Visual and Performing Arts programming. Significant use is made of the artistic and natural resources in Austin and the surrounding area.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Middle School Science Teacher (5th-8th Grades)

The Girls’ School of Austin is seeking an experienced and dynamic Middle
School Science teacher who is committed to the ideals of
the GSA and who can inspire a love of learning and of
Science in their students. The successful candidate will
have the ability to teach science and foster rigorous and
engaging, hands-on learning experiences that cultivate
student knowledge and curiosity about the natural world.

The ideal candidate has a wide breadth and extensive
depth of knowledge in a range of fields of science
education, including geology and environmental science,
astronomy, biology, chemistry, and physics, and is skilled
at designing experiences that connect scientific knowledge
with technology and engineering concepts in ways that are
relevant to students’ lives. This teacher will inspire middle
school girls to find a passion for science and STEM, promote critical thinking, and utilize engaging, inquiry-
based, and student-centered teaching practices.

In addition, candidates will understand when and how to
integrate social/emotional skill building, inquiry,
technology use, and assessment into curriculum and
pedagogy in an inclusive classroom. The successful
candidate will understand the value of working
cooperatively and collaboratively with a community of
other educators as well as have the ability to work
independently. Flexibility and a commitment to your own
learning are integral to success in this setting!

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@thegirlsschool.org.

Cover letters may be addressed to:

Ms. Rebecca E. Yacono, Head of School

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Financial Assistant

The Girls’ School of Austin, a private K–8 school dedicated to fostering creativity, academic excellence, and social responsibility, is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the Director of Finance in managing the school’s accounting and business functions. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, reconciling accounts, managing vendor records and tax reporting, preparing deposits, assisting with audits, and providing budget reports.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping/accounts payable & receivable experience, preferably in a non-profit setting

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar), Excel, and Google Suite

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion

This part-time, year-round role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven school community.

Cover letters may be addressed to:

Ms. Rebecca E. Yacono, Head of School

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