JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

TMI invites applications for a long-term substitute as Upper School English Teacher, to begin no later than March 16, 2026 (possibly sooner) and concluding mid-May. Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching five sections of 10^th and 11^th grade English.
• Serving as an advisor or co-advisor for a small group of Upper School students.
• Fulfilling additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Actively participating in and contributing to extracurricular activities and the life and culture of TMI Episcopal.

Experience

We welcome both experienced educators and those newer to the teaching profession. Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Values cherishing students as members of our community, knowing their unique talents and capabilities, and challenging them to be thinkers and learners.
• Upholds TMI's core values of Wisdom, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Reverence both in their teaching practice and also in daily interactions with students, colleagues, and community members.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure vertical/horizontal alignment.
• Is knowledgeable and experienced in using standards and data to guide instruction and assessment.
• Is experienced in creating and delivering a World Literature curriculum that includes diverse texts and effective writing instruction that will prepare students for the rigors of AP English and college courses.
• Provides students with effective, timely, individual feedback on assessments and works with students to achieve their potential.
• Supports the following English Department long-term transfer goals that students will:
  1. Develop a mindset of inquiry and curiosity to become informed, empathetic citizens who are skilled in their field and advocate for, and take action on behalf of others.
  2. Engage with text in a variety of forms, voices, and genres to understand others’ perspectives and effectively participate in informed civil discourse.
  3. Gather and evaluate credible sources and apply critical thinking skills to effectively construct clear and focused, evidence-based arguments.
  4. Express ideas in a variety of forms that employ a logical organized structure and aesthetic sensibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields.
• Strong eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies, especially as they concern education.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, but willing to ask for assistance when needed.
• Must be able to adapt to change quickly and efficiently both in and out of a classroom environment.
• Open to candidates with various levels of teaching experience, from recent graduates to seasoned educators. Independent School (NAIS) experience preferred.

About TMI Episcopal

Founded in 1893, TMI Episcopal (TMI) is the flagship private school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. Located in San Antonio, TMI educates students in grades 6-12 and is the oldest Episcopal Church-sponsored, college-preparatory school in the Southwest. TMI offers an optional JROTC program, and 5-day or 7-day boarding for students in grades 8-12. The mission of TMI is to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership. TMI is at the leading edge of sound educational innovation through creative approaches to teaching and learning, providing a well-rounded experience for day and boarding students from diverse backgrounds through a strong co-curricular program of athletics, fine arts, community service. TMI recently opened the Walker Innovation Center.  The Walker Innovation Center is an 8,000 square foot space that includes a fab-lab maker space, idea labs, a dedicated robotics room, AR/VR lab and a sound and broadcasting space.  The Walker Innovation Center is under the direction of our Dean of Innovation and is available to all faculty... to use for stand-alone projects or to facilitate the ongoing integration of Design Thinking and project based learning in an effort to instill in our students the benefits of real-world problem solving.  

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