The Academic Coordinator works in close coordination with our Upper School team to plan, provide oversight, organization, and coordination of academic-related systems and events. This position facilitates communication between administration, students, parents, faculty, and ancillary staff.
At Headwaters, our faculty and staff nurture a school culture that promotes a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, a joyful environment, and the achievement of high expectations. Our faculty and staff ensure all members of our school community understand their role in advancing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Headwaters School supports the professional growth of our school employees in order to contribute to their feelings of fulfillment, to provide a model of lifelong learning for our students, and to advance the strategic goals of the school.
Our faculty and staff are responsible for bringing our Purpose statement to life: to cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world. In addition, they guide our students to live authentically, think expansively, and create bravely. We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers.
This position reports directly to the Academic Office Manager. Candidates will also be prepared to participate in the life of the school and hold other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Provides administrative support to the Academic Administrative Team and Communications Director. Coordinates, executes, and attends all important academic and cultural events for both middle and high school. Drafts school-wide academic communications sent by the Academic Administrative Team Creates and maintains academic calendar for the middle and high school Collaborates on campus-related initiatives with teachers, administrators, and parent organizations Works at the campus front desk as needed Job Qualifications Project management and event planning experience, required Bachelor's Degree, required Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends, to accommodate school events and activities Experience with Google suite, required Flexible, proactive, and collaborative thinker Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging practices Commitment to personal and professional development Operates with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and organization Commitment to upholding the mission and values of Headwaters School This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience. The School offers a wide range of benefits including generous paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, ongoing professional support and continuing education opportunities, and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback. This position reports to the Academic Office Manager.
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Hirsch, Director of Human Resources at to apply or go to the Headwaters School Employment website, .
Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination law. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
About Headwaters School
Headwaters School is an independent school in Austin, Texas serving students from early childhood through grade 12. Beginning with a Montessori foundation and progressing to the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme, we cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world.
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