Girls' School of Austin

Girls' School of Austin is an independent day school in Austin, Texas, serving grades K through 8 with roughly 150 students. The school has no religious affiliation. Its mission focuses on developing confident young women who think critically and lead in their communities.

Teaching at Girls' School of Austin means working in a smaller setting where you know each student and family by name. The curriculum balances core academics, Spanish language instruction, and arts. Faculty shape lesson design rather than follow rigid pacing guides. You'll have real input on how the school evolves year to year.

Single-gender learning environments offer distinct advantages for teachers. Many report that all-girls classrooms reduce social performance pressure, allowing students to take intellectual risks and claim leadership roles without gendered expectations. Discussions tend to stay substantive. Athletic and arts programs thrive when half the school isn't competing for attention and resources.

The school maintains stable finances with strong net assets and growing fundraising support. This foundation means investment in classroom resources, professional development, and competitive salaries — real economic security in Austin's rising cost of living. As a day school, the role is bounded: you teach and coach but return home each evening, unlike boarding school triple-threat expectations.

Girls' School of Austin hires year-round for elementary and middle school teaching positions. Open roles span core academic subjects, Spanish, arts, and athletics. Administrative and support positions open periodically as the school grows.