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Teacher and Scholar

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

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PAID FAMILY LEAVE

Enjoy access to high-quality leave programs that allow for space and time away from work when starting or extending your family through birth or adoption of a child. 

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ON-SITE DAY CARE

Enroll your child in our on site day care through Extend-A-Care. Be steps away from your little one as they learn and grow.  

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SUSTAINABILITY DAYS

Teacher schedules include early dismissal once per month to rest, relax, and reset. 


 

RECENT AWARDS RECEIVED

TWP22

2022

TOP WORK PLACE IN GREATER AUSTIN AREA

BP4WP

2022

BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS

 

BP4WP23

2023

BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS

National-WorkingParentsAward-2024

2024

BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS


 

MEET OUR TEACHERS

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JULIO CALDERON

Third Grade Math & Science Teacher

Austin Achieve Elementary School - Northeast Campus

Why do you like working at Austin Achieve community?

My favorite thing about Austin Achieve is the culture. We are passionate teachers who work from the heart to carry out the mission of the school, finding efficient ways to pave a path for scholars to get to college. In addition, I love working in a place where we care about social and emotional development as well as academics. There is a real commitment not only to the scholars but also to their families and to the community. Seeing that parents can access assistance, and earn educational certifications makes Austin Achieve really special.

What makes your work at Austin Achieve sustainable?

My work is sustainable because I have a commitment to the community and a passion to educate our scholars. I receive continuous support from the principals, my manager/coach, and my colleagues, which makes the hard work more manageable. Being a teacher is not an easy job, it requires a lot of passion and commitment. I enjoy working in a place where I feel challenged and encouraged to push myself every day to become a better version of myself.

What does Austin Achieve do to help with sustainability?

One Friday a month we are dismissed early. We can do things like schedule health-related appointments, do something fun with peers and family, or go rest. I also really like that we have access to a 1-mile trail around the school, which I can walk during my breaks. On occasions, I also like to take the scholars to the trail, so they can connect with nature and we can have the class in a different environment- they love it! Lastly, I cannot fail to mention the hard work of our leaders who sometimes surprise us with refreshments, coffee, and/or snacks that make our day better. Our leaders are always looking for ways to support and make our work more efficient. These things make me feel sustained, connected, and proud to be a part of Austin Achieve. 


 

WHO WE SERVE

93% free and reduced lunch

FREE / REDUCED LUNCH

At Austin Achieve, we serve a population of scholars where 93% qualify for free or reduced lunch. Free or reduced lunch is determined by a family's proximity to the poverty line. We also serve a majority of first generation college scholars. 

100%

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

100% of seniors in the Class of 2023 earned admission to college

45 clubs and activities

EMPHASIS ON EXTRACURRICULARS

We are home to 45 clubs and after-school activities including beekeeping, soccer, and yoga.



 

WHO WE ARE

95

STAFF MEMBERS

About 95 Austin Achieve staff members have their children enrolled at Austin Achieve Public Schools.

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HIGH RETENTION RATES

We retained over 89% of our staff for the 2022-2023 school year.