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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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  • 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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