ACE Afterschool Enrichment Counselor

Cedars International Academy Cedars International Academy Pre-K3-12th Grade
- Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

Cedars International Academy Cedars International Academy Pre-K3-12th Grade
- Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Cedars International Academy , and Texas Charter School Association

Job : 5960426
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Cedars International Academy Schools

A Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) District

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Title:

ACE After school Enrichment Counselor

Reports to:

ACE Site Coordinator, Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: $25/hour, Up to 16 hours per week

For current Cedars non-exempt staff, the Regular or OT Rate may apply

Dept./School:
Elementary/Middle School

Work Days correlate with the School Calendar Date Revised: 8/2026

Texas ACE After school Enrichment Counselor Position

Cedars International Academy is hiring After-School Enrichment counselors for the 21st Century ACE Program. ACE is an academic after-school program serving at-risk K-8 grade students with diverse academic needs. This includes developing programs to help students grow in all areas.

• At Cedars International Academy, the 21st Century ACE Program inspires 21st-century students in a safe and supportive expanded learning environment through school-day-aligned academics, enrichment opportunities, and family engagement.

You must be able to work all required hours/days and attend all required trainings for this position.

Required hours:

Cedars International Academy:
Monday
- Thursday 3:30 pm - 6 pm and Fridays 12:30 pm - 6 pm

• For current Cedars full-time staff:
  Monday
  - Thursday 4 pm - 6 pm and Fridays 1 pm - 6 pm

Required Training Days:

• TBD

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, After-School Enrichment Counselors are responsible for assisting certified teachers with academic activities, leading homework help, and implementing enrichment activities for K-8 grade students. Enrichment Counselors are also responsible for the duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator as ACE grows.

Assist certified teachers, by grade level, with implementing blended learning tutorials aligned with the school day curriculum. Teachers lead small group tutorials in reading, writing, and math. Enrichment Counselors assist students with independent skill practice on computers and small group skill practice at activity centres.

Create a quiet, productive environment for students to complete homework and independent reading. Assist students as needed with academics and any technological challenges that may arise.

Ratios vary. Write, plan, and implement enrichment lessons based on student choice and school day needs. Examples include: cooking club, gardening club, service learning projects, and STEM activities. Enrichment Counselors, on their own, may be responsible for leading a group of no more than 20 children in an enrichment activity. Enrichment Counselors may work in teams to plan and lead activities.

• Interact daily with students, teachers, parents, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and full-day training as required.
• Spend up to 2 additional hours per week preparing lesson plans and materials as required.
• Complete daily attendance and activity codes.
• Provide supervision for all students in the given activity, including behavior management best practices that align with the school day.
• Assist with snack counting, inventory, and the daily distribution process.
• Assist in student arrival, transition, and departure procedures daily.
• Assist in site clean-up daily.
• Participate in family engagement events and/or student showcases as required.
• Turn in timesheets by the required deadlines.

• High School Diploma required.
• Coursework from a college or university is preferred. Education majors preferred.
• Experience working with school-age youth.
• Experience planning and leading activities for school-age children preferred.
• Must complete criminal background check and SBEC fingerprinting requirements.

• High-level references
• On-going Professional Development

This position is grant-funded by the 21st Century Grant. If there is a substantial reduction in that funding or the funding ceases, the position may be terminated by the…