Careers

Empower students to stay in school and achieve in life.

At Communities In Schools of Central Texas, we are “all in for kids.” It is our passion — it is our mission. We believe every student, regardless of race, gender, ability, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do. CIS employees have a responsibility to demonstrate the organization’s five core values.

Our Mission

The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

 

Our Values

Relationships. Cultivating Relationships That Work.
Impact. Driving Student-Centered, Measurable Impact.
Equity. Being Boldly Race, Equity, and Justice-Forward.
Learning. Reflecting on Our Practice, Improving for the Future.
Sustainable Excellence. Prioritizing Sustainable Excellence.

The Five Basics

The philosophy behind Communities In Schools is that every child needs and deserves five basics to be successful in school and life:
1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult;
2. A safe place to learn and grow;
3. A healthy start and a healthy future;
4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation; and
5. A chance to give back to peers and community.

Employee Testimonials

I said yes to working at CIS because I saw a family instead of a job and a program that would allow me to practice social work the way I think it is meant to be – walking alongside families while we all figure out life together.

 

Julieth R.

Care Coordinator, hired in 2019

The role of Program Manager and this agency allows us to be an integral link between school and home through our supportive relationships with students and families that go beyond the walls of the school building.

 

Nissa W.

Program Manager, hired in 2019

I love being a part of this agency because our amazing staff do mission-driven work. I have never worked with a more skilled & passionate group of people who are collaboratively working for a collective goal. It is a beautiful thing to see in action and makes me excited to come to work every day.

 

Emily D.

Sr. Program Director, hired in 2007