Develop and execute teaching plans for assigned subject(s)
Serve as an Upper School advisor
Partner with faculty and administration in support of strategic initiatives
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Plan and execute lessons to help students achieve competence and meet subject-area objectives.
Differentiate instruction for students based on ability and/or interest.
Work and plan collaboratively with teaching team and department.
Conduct advising sessions and conferences with students and parents as needed.
Manage and monitor student learning and performance.
Assist with extracurricular activities as assigned.
Prepare course resources, including teaching and testing materials, articles, workbooks, manuals, and assignments.
Adhere and aspire to the Parish Episcopal “Characteristics of Effective Teaching.”
Promote the School’s statement of mission and philosophy.
Prepare students for future courses and make proper course recommendations.
Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) or other accrediting agencies.
The use of technology in instruction is an expectation as well as being able to provide a basic level of support to students in a BYOD environment. Additionally, candidates should be proficient in utilizing technology for administrative functions including, but not limited to, grading, attendance, resource sharing, and
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Attend Staff Development Meeting.
Attend Chapel.
Attend Division Meetings.
Attend Department & Team Meetings.
Attend school events such as Upper School Preview, Admission Open House, and Class Retreats.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
Parish Episcopal School is actively seeking a professional educator to serve as a full-time Upper School English instructor and advisor for the 2025-2026 school year. The English department is known for its collegiality, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement. We welcome hard-working and good-humored candidates who want to contribute to our dynamic team.
Applicants should be capable and comfortable teaching English courses across the Parish curriculum. In addition to instructional flexibility, successful Parish teachers and advisors are committed to supporting students’ academic and personal development. Finally, applicants should be growth-oriented and open to learning about and teaching in a variety of modalities.
Parish recognizes that teaching excellence comes in many forms and we hope to see many of the following characteristics in our applicants:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in English preferred
A minimum of 3 years of Upper School English teaching experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Tact and good judgment when dealing with parents, colleagues, and children
Classroom management skills and adherence to school policies
Commitment to positive and active participation in the life of the school
Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the position
Thank you for exploring the professional opportunities available at Parish Episcopal School. As a place that seeks to add value to the lives of the students in our community, we search for faculty members who possess a passion for their subject, an eagerness to build meaningful relationships with those they teach and a recognition of the important place that contemplation and reflection hold in the educational process.
If you are committed to purposeful work and possess a spirit of possibility, I would invite you to learn more about Parish through our website and to apply for an appropriate position.
Parish Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.