About Us

Employment

Join our team!

We are always reviewing applications for candidates interested in joining our team of dedicated staff for teaching and administrative positions. All interested candidates should complete the following steps to apply:
  1. Review our website, including our staff page and DEI/ABAR page.
  2. Prepare a cover letter letting us know why you want to join our community and why you are a good fit for the role and our school.
  3. Prepare a resume.
  4. Prepare three references (one supervisor, one colleague, and one parent/client).
  5. Submit the above documentation to Mandy Waid at Mandy@AthenaMontessoriAcademy.com.

List of 8 items.

  • Insurance

    • Athena offers a 100% employer-paid medical insurance option for employees, along with discounted group rates for dental, vision, and life insurance.

  • 401(k)

    • Employees have the option to contribute to their retirement with Athena's 401(k) plan.

  • Paid Time Off

    • In addition to paid days off when Athena is closed, employees accrue one day of paid time off per month during the school year.

  • Professional Development

    • Athena offers ongoing training and professional development, potentially including Montessori certification.

  • Student to Teacher Ratios

    • Movers & Shakers - 3:1
    • Tots - 5:1
    • Primary - 9:1

  • Summer Employment

    • Teaching staff have the option to work Summer Camp at Athena.

  • Parental Leave & Tuition Discounts

    • Up to 12 weeks of unpaid parental leave for employees in their first year of employment, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for employees in their second year of employment and beyond.
    • Full-time employees receive tenure-based tuition discounts.

  • Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave

Athena Montessori Academy

Office:
1503 Morgan Lane, Austin, TX 78704
Parking Lot:
1400 West Ben White Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 494-6237
Athena is a place to grow as a child, a parent, and a family. We attended for four years for both of our kids, and in a way, the environment truly is infused with magic. But in practice, that magic looks like exceptional educational grounding, deep emotional support, and a staff fully committed to preparing your child—and you—for the next phase of the journey.
- Parent of 2025 & 2026 Graduates