Careers at Westlake Academy

Grow at Westlake Academy

Thank you for your interest in Westlake Academy. Here at WA, we have a thriving community of committed, innovative, and dynamic teachers and staff. Together we work to make a long-lasting impact on our students, helping them grow into inquirers, thinkers, risk-takers, and communicators.

Westlake Academy uses an application consortium operated by the Region XI Service Center. Click on the positions below for a detailed job description and information on how to apply.

Why Westlake Academy?

Administrative Recruitment

Westlake Academy is looking to fill the role of Head of School, a position that is hired by and reports directly to the six-member Board of Trustees, chaired by the Board President. The Head of School will directly supervise, mentor, and develop the team of principals who are responsible for each Programme area of the International Baccalaureate (IB)curriculum.

Head of School Position Description

Head of School Application

Available Positions

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Classroom Paraprofessional (2 Positions)

2023 - 2024 Assistant Cheer Coach

Academic Accountant II

Special Education Teacher

PYP Kindergarten through Grade 3 Teacher Pool

PYP Grade 4 and 5 Teacher Pool

Middle School Teacher 6^th through 8^th Grade Pool

High School Teacher 9^th through 12^th Grade Pool

Assistant Coach Pool (Stipend-Only Positions)

We Love Our Staff

Information for Those Applying

Westlake Academy is always looking for exceptional teachers and staff to join our team. Our Town Council serves as our School Board, with 5 of 6 members having students currently enrolled at WA. This support, paired with our incredible Westlake Academy Foundation, lays the groundwork to ensure Westlake Academy has everything it needs for its teachers, students, and staff to thrive. Here are a few other ways we make sure our staff is taken care of:

Westlake Academy employees are enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, so if you decide to leave another district in Texas, your well earned retirement can come with you.
We have two separate organizations pouring support into the school with the Westlake Academy Foundation and the Westlake Academy House of Commons providing grants to teachers and staff, as well as more close knit support efforts.
Competitive pay scale that begins at $58, 236.

Pay Scales

Teachers, Librarians, Nurses

Counselors, Diagnosticians, and Speech Language Pathologists

Paraprofessionals

Admin

Benefits

Westlake Academy is proud to offer an exceptional benefits package, headlined by access to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. WA also offers an employee assistance program, multiple savings plans, a no cost $30,000 life insurance policy, and no cost telehealth visits for employees.

You can also opt in to Vision, Dental, disability, and several other supplemental plans based on your specific needs.

More detailed information on our benefits can be found on the benefits page.

Non-Discrimination Policy

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, The Town of Westlake and Westlake Academy is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, other applicable statutes and Board policy.

Contact Us

Sandy Garza

Director of Human Resources
817-490-5734
sgarza@westlaketx.gov

Kristin Carter

Human Resources Generalist
817-490-5740
kcarter@westlaketx.gov