Trinity Episcopal School seeks a highly qualified homeroom teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
Trinity Episcopal School is an inclusive, forward-thinking, faith-based K-8 independent school that meets each student where they are to nurture the whole child’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Trinity is located in West Lake Hills, close to downtown Austin, Texas.
Overview of position:
A Lower School lead teacher is responsible for the successful management of the homeroom classroom, as well as collaboratively teaching within a semi-departmentalized team structure. We have high expectations for our students and are looking for teachers to join our team who have: a strong, comprehensive knowledge base in the areas of literacy instruction and in integrated approaches to teaching and learning; a love for children in all of their developmental stages; a desire to ensure students are engaged and learning at high levels; and experience differentiating instruction to meet a variety of learners.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include curriculum planning, implementing instruction across reading, writing, and social studies content areas, and executing effective classroom management strategies. They co-plan grade-level activities such as field trips, service learning experiences, celebrations, and guest speakers.
The lead teacher is responsible for not only academic growth but also social and interpersonal growth.
They are expected to communicate with parents throughout the year through regular correspondence, conferences, and report cards. He/She will work closely with grade-level team members, specialists, administrators, and other colleagues to ensure all students make academic and social progress in accordance with our school’s mission and core values.
Our Mission
At Trinity Episcopal School, we nurture each child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We honor each child’s spirit for learning and life, ever mindful that we are all children of God.
At Trinity, our faculty
seek knowledge of current instructional theories as a commitment to understanding and professional growth
demonstrate a vast repertoire of effective and engaging instructional strategies that meet the needs of all students
hold high – but not uniform – standards for/expectations of all students
maximize instructional minutes
model, teach, and expect age-appropriate disciplined behaviors in a way that is mission-consistent and respectful
meaningfully and personally engage with all students
actively support colleagues
positively and actively contribute to the life of the school
collaborate with parents in the best interest of the students
understand and respect the principal qualities of an Episcopal school
respect and seek understanding in all facets of diversity
Qualifications
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school, superior teaching skills, excellent character, and a proven legacy of outstanding classroom performance. Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication skills are expected. Ability to be an innovative, collaborative, and positive member of the faculty is required. Professional development and experience in backwards design, and constructivist and inquiry teaching methods are preferred.
To Apply
Resumes and letters of application should be sent to Human Resources at Trinity Episcopal School, 3901 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX 78746, or by email to employment@austintrinity.org. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Trinity Episcopal School invites all qualified individuals who share our core values to apply for faculty positions. All faculty members must be able to support Trinity’s mission as a Christian school.
Trinity Episcopal School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Trinity Episcopal School complies with applicable state and local laws governing, non--?discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Trinity Episcopal School is an inclusive, forward-thinking, faith-based PreK-8 independent school that meets each student where they are to nurture the whole child’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Trinity is located in West Lake Hills, close to downtown Austin, Texas.
Our Mission: At Trinity Episcopal School, we nurture each child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We honor each child’s spirit for learning and life, ever mindful that we are all children of God.