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Thank you for your interest in applying for a position of employment at Holy Spirit Episcopal School. 

A private Episcopal school located in the Memorial area of Houston, Holy Spirit Episcopal School is recognized for its warm and welcoming community where students and families are known by name. Serving students from Early Childhood through Middle School, our staff develops strong relationships with families and are invested in the mission of the school. 

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There are 6 jobs available.
  • Librarian
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    Description:

    Date Modified: April 2024
    Reports To: Head of School
    Position Purpose: To provide a quality student library experience for Early Childhood through 8th grade.
    Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
    Work Calendar: 10 ½ months

    The Librarian is a member of the Enrichment Team and the Leadership Team and reports directly to the Head of School.  The Librarian is responsible for delivering a coherent and aligned library program for students in grades PK3-4th grade that follows best practices. 

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Shows commitment to the school’s mission, purpose, leadership, and values.
    • Plans and prepares thoughtfully. 
    • Is flexible and differentiates to foster engagement and serve all student needs. 
    • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, respect of individuality, and regard for dignity of every human being. 
    • Promotes and contributes to a positive and collaborative atmosphere with colleagues, students, and families. 
    • Demonstrates growth mindset by actively participating in professional growth opportunities.
    • Is proficient with technology and demonstrates willingness to further develop. technological skills, as applicable to position, including utilizing Follett. 
    • Initiates, implements, and oversees the day-to-day library program for students in Early Childhood–8th grade, including planning and teaching weekly library classes for PreK-8th grade. 
    • Maintains and orders a curriculum-supportive library collection, materials, and equipment.
    • Provides curriculum-supportive materials to classrooms.
    • Oversees library accounts and circulation of library materials in an orderly and accurate manner.
    • Teaches research skills while supporting group and individual research topics.
    • Co-creates and implements a campus-wide summer reading program.
    • Oversees the HSES Book Fair, including coordination and supervision of volunteers.
    • Attends required events and participates enthusiastically in the life of the school.
    • Attends regularly scheduled meetings.
    • Communicates library events and information via established channels.
    • Manages and develops special activities to promote library programs.
    • Completes preparations prior to school being in session and after the school session ends.
    • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of School, including extracurricular-related activities. 

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in education, library science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
    • Texas Teacher Certification preferred.
    • Minimum of five years of teaching experience; independent school or other relevant professional experience preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.

    Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

    • Occasionally, lifts up to 30 pounds. 
    • Is able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines. 
    • May stand for long periods of time. 
    • Ability to set up and take down various displays. 
    • Is able to stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach

     

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  • Lower School Teacher
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    Description:
    Position Title: Lower School Teacher
    Reports To: Head of Lower and Middle School
    Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)

    A Holy Spirit Episcopal School Lower School Teacher will provide opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills using interactive, engaging lessons that adhere to best practices in education. While maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, an HSES Lower School Teacher recognizes and coaches the social-emotional needs of each student.

    Essential Duties
    • Plans lessons within core subject areas offering differentiation through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences and engaging projects.
    • Promotes and contributes to a positive and collaborative atmosphere with colleagues, students, and families.
    • Models growth mindset for students by actively participating in and applying professional growth opportunities.
    • Proficient with technology and demonstrates willingness to further develop technological skills, incorporating age-appropriate technology into classroom lessons when appropriate.
    • Strong classroom management skills to provide a supportive, orderly, and interactive classroom environment where creative learning takes place.
    • Follows standards and curriculum to ensure students learn necessary material and are ready for the next level.
    • Communicates with parents, administrators, and other team members concerning the academic and emotional development of students within the classroom.
    • Contributes to the life of the school outside the classroom, occasionally including after school, in the evenings, and on weekends.
    • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of School and/or the supervising director or head.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
    • Teacher certification.
    • Previous teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting.
    • Proficient in technology, including knowledge of Google Suite, smart boards, LMS/gradebook systems, and other instructional technology tools.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Physical Requirements
    • Occasionally, lifts up to 30 pounds.
    • May work at a desk and computer for an extended period of time.
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  • Primary School Teacher
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    Description:

    Position Title: Primary School Teacher
    Reports To: Head of Primary School
    Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)

    The Primary School Teacher will facilitate the growth of students in a student-centered, developmentally appropriate environment, focusing on research-based best practices following a differentiated, balanced approach and curriculum. While developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty members, the Primary School Teacher will recognize and coach the social-emotional needs of each student.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Design and maintain an organized, engaging, thoughtfully arranged classroom reflecting and supporting the HSES philosophy of play-based learning. 
    • Establish routines and procedures that promote a safe, orderly, joyful learning environment.
    • Use standards based, research based, developmentally appropriate practices to prepare lessons and activities that build independent, life-long learners.
    • Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress through careful observation; plan and implement differentiated instruction based on assessment.
    • Provide clear written and verbal communication with the families of students as needed.
    • Willingness to learn and implement current educational programs utilized at HSES including but not limited to Rice Early Literacy practices, Handwriting Without Tears, Bridges in Mathematics, and Conscious Discipline.
    • Proficient with technology and demonstrates willingness to learn and further develop technology utilized at HSES including but not limited to: 
      • Google platform
      • SMART panels
      • Seesaw
      • Planbook
      • FACTS
      • Attendance
      • Report Cards
    • Model life-long learning by attending and implementing relevant Professional Development.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred
    • State certification in teaching preferred
    • Minimum of three years of experience in independent schools preferred
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students

    Physical Requirements

    • Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment
    • Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
    • Physical agility: lift up to 30 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, reach and sit on the floor

     

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  • Primary School Teaching Assistant
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    Description:

    Position Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant
    Reports To: Head of Primary School
    Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)

    The Primary School Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing support to the school’s instructional program under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Provides appropriate classroom supervision of the children, guiding and redirecting their behavior as needed.
    • Demonstrates working understanding of the planned daily curriculum and class schedule.
    • Reinforces lessons presented by teacher such as working one-to-one with students or in small groups,
    • Willingness to learn and support the implementation of current educational programs utilized at HSES including but not limited to Rice Early Literacy practices, Handwriting Without Tears, Bridges in Mathematics, and Conscious Discipline.
    • Sets up and cleans up materials or supplies utilized for lessons/instruction.
    • Assumes carpool duties in the morning and afternoon.
    • Supervises lunch period, recess, and restroom breaks.
    • Escorts students to and stays in ancillary classes.
    • Assists students with toileting needs and personal hygiene, as needed
    • Sorts student work and prepares take-home folders.
    • Assists with documentation, creation and maintenance of student work.
    • Maintains technology skills in keeping with the vision of the school.
    • Participates in all recommended training programs and conferences.

    Qualifications:

    • Experience working with young children, preferably in an independent school setting
    • Ability to communicate and relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students

    Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

    • Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
    • Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
    • Physical agility: lift up to 30 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, reach and sit on the floor.
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  • Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
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    Description:

    Position Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
    Reports To: Head of Early Childhood
    Work Hours: Varying
    Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)

    Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Assistant teachers assist in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children.

    Essential Duties

    • Assists in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans. 
    • Follows program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities.
    • Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with Conscious Discipline, state licensing regulations, counsels children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
    • Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
    • Helps Lead Teacher establish developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom.
    • Provides written communication and/or Daily Reports to parents via paper, Smartcare, Seesaw, Vidigami, or any other digital communication. Ensures that daily list of activities is posted for parents. Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
    • Has working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to school operations. Interactions with Parents, Staff, and Head of Early Childhood.
    • Interacts professionally with current and prospective families.
    • Observes, records and reports to Lead Teacher any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health or safety. 
    • Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff is not available, such as answering the phones, helping in another class, and/or assisting in management of school. May write, submit and implement lesson plan.
    • Implements appropriate emergency procedures in the event of fire, tornado, chemical leak, or other emergency situations.
    • Administers CPR/First Aid or other appropriate emergency procedures in the event of serious student accidents or emergencies.
    • Properly maintains educational materials and equipment; ensures that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.
    • Keeps classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean. 

    Qualifications 

    • Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience.
    • Previous experience in early education is preferred.
    • Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
    • Must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year. 

    Physical Requirements

    • Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children.
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  • Substitute Teacher
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    Description:

    Position Title: Substitute Teacher
    Reports To: Heads of Early Childhood, Lower, and/or Middle School
    Work Hours: Varying
    Work Calendar: School Year

    Substitute Teachers are called on to assist with instruction in the event of a faculty absence or a need in other areas of the school. 

    Essential Duties

    • Shows commitment to the school’s mission, purpose, leadership, and values.
    • Demonstrates flexibility and differentiates to foster engagement and serve all student needs.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, respect of individuality, and regard for dignity at all times.
    • Promotes and contributes to a positive and collaborative atmosphere with colleagues, students, and families.
    • Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, integrity, courtesy, and discretion with students, colleagues, and parents.
    • Professionally carries out responsibilities as defined in the job description.
    • Proficient with technology and/or demonstrates willingness to further develop technological skills, as applicable to position.
    • Contributes to and facilitates a positive work culture.  

    Primary Tasks

    • Adheres to all Faculty and Staff Essential Expectations; exhibits Characteristics of Professional Excellence; and complies with the requirements outlined in the Physical Requirements section, below.
    • Promotes appropriate learning environment and classroom activities per the teacher’s instruction.
    • Maintains good classroom management and discipline.
    • Remains with students always; never leaves the classroom without appropriate coverage; never leaves a student alone.
    • Reports any student issues to the division office/head immediately.
    • Follows and is responsible for established routines related to opening activities, lunchroom procedures, and so on.
    • Exhibits ethical conduct regarding all phases of the school’s program whether on campus or off campus.
    • Well-versed with and adheres to school policies in all areas of student interaction.
    • Serves as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods and school procedures.
    • Maintains confidentiality, exhibits professional behavior, and displays a positive attitude.
    • Works collaboratively with the division administration, school specialists, teachers, and teacher assistant colleagues.
    • Assists in providing a safe and joyful learning environment that integrates and assimilates the use of social emotional learning into daily student interaction.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Previous experience in an independent school environment preferred.
    • Previous experience working with children preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrates leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with administrators, operations staff, colleagues, parents, and students.

    Physical Requirements 

    • Occasionally, lifts up to 30 pounds.
    • May work at a desk and computer for an extended period.
    • Can stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach.
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HSES Recruits Qualified Talent Year Round

To apply for a position at HSES, complete the Employment Application and Background Check forms below, and send with a current resume, transcripts, references, certifications and other supporting documents to Human Resources.

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