PT Academic Support Mentor

Locations: Frisco, TX & Southlake, TX (In-Person Required)

Your Expertise, Without the “Administrative Junk.”

Do you miss the students and the classroom energy, but not the mountain of paperwork, planning, and parent-call exhaustion?

At ParagonED, we know that the best teachers are often bogged down by the very things that keep them from their “superpower”—actually being with students. We are looking for Academic Support Mentors to join our team. This isn’t a lead-teaching role. This is the opportunity to be the secret weapon in our classroom, helping our lead teachers thrive while you get to focus on what actually matters: the students.

Why This Role?

This is a part‑time position designed for the retired educator, the former teacher taking a season at home, or the seasoned pro who wants to stay active in education without the responsibility of a lead‑teacher workload.

You’ll work 4 half‑days per week, splitting your time equally between our Frisco and Southlake campuses (2 days at each).

What You’ll Do

You will report directly to the lead teacher. Your role is to be the “everything” support they need to move the needle for our students. One day you might be leading a small group in a core subject, the next you might be diving into grading and meaningful feedback, and the day after that you might be facilitating a station in our hybrid learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Engagement: Facilitate small‑group instruction (maintaining a 1:10 ratio) to ensure every child gets the attention they need.
• Teacher Partnership: Alleviate the administrative load by handling grading, lesson support, and classroom operations.
• Instructional Flexibility: Pivot between roles—from small‑group instructor to classroom facilitator—as the day demands.
• Cultural Support: Help maintain a positive, Kingdom‑centered environment where students feel known and challenged.

The Schedule

• Hours: 4 half‑days per week.
• Campus Commitment: 2 days in Frisco, 2 days in Southlake.
• The “No‑Take‑Home” Promise: Your work stays  grading, planning, or emails after you leave our doors.

Who You Are

• The “Yes” Mindset: You love being in the room and don’t believe in “that’s not my job.”
• Experienced & Adaptable: You are comfortable working across different grade levels and subjects. You have enough experience to know how a classroom works, even if you’ve been out of the game for a while.
• A Team Player: You report to the lead teacher, so you thrive on supporting a vision rather than carrying the full weight of it.
• Kingdom‑Minded: You align with the values we pour into our students every day.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but passion and experience are what we value most. If you have a background in education, we want to hear from you.
• Experience: Comfort teaching/supporting across multiple grades and subjects is required.
• Flexibility: Willingness to serve at both the Frisco and Southlake campuses is non‑negotiable.
• Tech‑Savvy: Comfortable with educational technology platforms.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Based on your experience and the value you bring to our teachers. ($15–$23/hour)
• Flexibility: A true part‑time role that respects your time and your life outside of school.
• Impact: You get all the best parts of being in a school—the “aha” moments, the relationships, the energy—without the workload of a full‑time position.

Why ParagonED?

We’re a hybrid, entrepreneurial microschool. We believe in small groups, high‑quality instruction, and a culture where teachers are supported and mentors like you are treated as the professionals you are. You’ll be joining a team that is building something truly different.