Career Center

Science Instructor

Houston Christian High School (HC) is accepting applications for the position of Science Instructor to begin in August 2024. This position reports to the Science Department Chair and Principal and works in collaboration with other Science Teachers and Faculty. This is a full-time, exempt position. Experience in teaching different levels of High School Science is beneficial. The specific teaching assignment will be determined according to department needs. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Education, Science, or other relevant area.
• Teacher certification or equivalent preferred.
• Classroom Experience.
• Proficient in basic technology applications, specifically Google Apps knowledge (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail).
• Excellent verbal, visual, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Represent the school in a positive light.
• Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School. 

Qualified candidates must be skilled and have a passion to provide classroom instruction. Effective organizational and presentation skills are necessary. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills, a willingness to mentor students and the ability to incorporate 21st Century Skills into the curriculum. The successful candidate will be energetic and creative and possess a vision for excellence in academics at the high school level, a strong work ethic, and a desire to achieve success. Contribution to the life of the school outside the classroom is expected. Occasional after school, evening or weekend hours will be necessary. Experience and willingness to coach an athletic sport is beneficial and could be compensated with a stipend.   

Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the Teacher philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to: hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Careers page at www.houstonchristian.org.  Resumes are not reviewed without the complete HC application.

Digital Brochure: https://www.houstonchristian.org/digital-brochure

While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. 

About Houston Christian High School

Houston Christian High School engages students to become impactful leaders through an empowering, dynamic education within a spiritual worldview. MISSION STATEMENT Houston Christian High School is a college preparatory school dedicated to the highest academic standards for the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. VISION STATEMENT Inspiring young people to lead: uniting faith, intellect, and gifts to reach their greatest promise. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Houston Christian values, cultivates, and celebrates cultural, ethnic, religious, and academic diversity and is committed to strengthening the students' vision of honor, community, heritage, and scholarship through classroom experiences, curricular programs, and leadership initiatives. This Organization practices Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits paid them.

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