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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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  • Early Childhood Lead Teacher
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    Description:

    Position Title: Early Childhood Lead Teacher
    Reports To: Head of Early Childhood
    Work Hours: As scheduled by Early Childhood Leadership
    Work Calendar: 12 months

    Job Summary: Lead Teacher in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children (Infants,Toddlers, and/or Twos). Plans and implements the daily curriculum for children in the classroom. Oversees and coordinates the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs and positive guidance. Maintains classroom records and developmental checklist. Ensures classroom and other play areas are consistently clean and safe. Informs parents daily of their children’s progress. Supervises and directs activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom. Communicates with the Head of Early Childhood in a timely manner about pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

    Essential Duties

    Education and Curriculum

    • Plans and implements curriculum activities and lesson plans that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Implements program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities.
    • Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with Conscious Discipline, state 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.
    • Establishes developmentally appropriate room arrangement, decor, and learning environment in the classroom.
    • Plans formal and informal parent conferences with the Head of Early Childhood’s guidance.
    • Provides written communication and/or Daily Reports to parents via paper, Smartcare, Seesaw and any other digital communication. Ensures that a current daily list of activities is posted for parents. Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
    • Employs strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to school operations.
    • Interactions with Parents, Staff, and the Head of Early Childhood
    • Meets with prospective families and communicates appropriately with potential new families.
    • Supervises specific classroom assistant teacher(s) in all aspects of their position; mentors assistant teachers to develop the required skills and expertise needed to ensure classroom curriculum is implemented and an appropriate classroom environment is maintained.
    • Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with school practices, forms, and schedules.
    • Observes, records, and reports to the Head of Early Childhood any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.
    • Actively participates in school events, staff training sessions, meetings, and programs.
    • Immediately notifies the Head of Early Childhood of 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.

    Health and Safety

    • 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.

    Reporting Relationships

    • Reports directly to the Head of Early Childhood.
    • Also takes direction from other school management personnel.
    • Supervises the day-to-day work assignments of the assistant teacher in their classroom.

    Qualifications

    • Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience.
    • Must have at least 2 years of experience working in early education.
    • A degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred or a CDA is required.
    • Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children.
    • Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
    • Must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

     

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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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  • 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
    • State certification in teaching
    • 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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    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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  • 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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  • After School Care Instructor
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    Description:

    Position Title: Ignite After School Care Instructor
    Reports To: Head of After School and Summer Programming
    Work Hours: Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:00 PM, with the exception of school holidays and/or closures
    Work Calendar: School year (black out dates may apply)

    Ignite After School Care Instructor is responsible for providing oversight, safety, afterschool curriculum, and care to Holy Spirit Episcopal School (HSES) students in the after school program. Ignite Instructors will ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the after school care programming. Responsibilities vary depending on the age of the students but do require planning and executing a program in accordance with the philosophy and policies of HSES, including snack, outdoor activities, and age appropriate games, arts, and craft activities.

    Essential Duties

    • Provide appropriate classroom supervision of the children, guiding and redirecting their behavior as needed.
    • Demonstrates working understanding of the planned daily curriculum and after school schedule.
    • Reinforces Holy Spirit Episcopal School’s culture in working with fellow staff members and students.
    • Understanding of pick-up and drop-off procedures from classes to carpool.
    • Sets up and cleans up materials or supplies utilized for lessons/crafts/games.
    • Assist students with toileting needs and personal hygiene, as needed.
    • Sorts student work in preparation for crafts to be taken home.
    • Retrieves school bags and water bottles so students are ready for pick-up.
    • Assists with creation, documentation, and maintenance of student work.
    • Maintains technology skills in keeping with the standards of the school.
    • Participates in all recommended training programs.

    Qualifications 

    • 18 years of age or older
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Experience working with young children, preferably in an independent school setting.
    • Ability to communicate and relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.
    • Dependability and ability to embrace HSES culture and team building.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to participate and oversee outdoor activities.
    • Work in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
    • Physical agility: lift up to 30 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, reach and sit on the floor.

    If you have additional questions or would like additional information, please contact the Head of After School and Summer Programming, Holli Richardson at [email protected].

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