Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School employs individuals who are committed to upholding our mission of forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. All faculty are expected to understand and promote the mission, standards, and policies of the School.

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School is seeking a lower school teacher to serve as the primary instructor, role model, and spiritual guide for the students in his/her class. We are seeking a teacher who is enthusiastic about Christian education, passionate about working with young students and committed to the development, growth, and success of all his/her students. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction in Mathematics and History.
• Serve as a homeroom teacher and lead Sacred Studies on days when Lower School students do not attend chapel.
• Differentiate instruction using multiple strategies to support a range of learning needs.
• Design formative and summative assessments that provide useful data to guide instruction and measure student progress.
• Analyze student data to guide instructional decisions, refine lessons, and provide targeted support.
• Create and maintain a well-organized, supportive learning environment that attends to students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Provide the structure and support students need to work independently while holding them to high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Promote the mission of Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School individually and institutionally.
• Contribute to the school community by maintaining a positive attitude, fulfilling all required duties, and attending required events throughout the year, including professional development and faculty meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and students based on mutual trust and respect.
• Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
• Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education / Certification:        Bachelor’s degree required. Texas teaching certification preferred.

Experience Required:              Minimum of 2 years related work experience

Required Knowledge:              Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs

Classification:                          Exempt         

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
• Ability to be compassionate, patient and adaptable.
• Able to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to communicate with and motivate children
• Willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the school and its students beyond the classroom
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills & attentive to detail
• Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Ethical conduct

About Saint Thomas Episcopal School

Saint Thomas' Episcopal School is a private, co-educational K-12 school located in the Bellaire area of southwest Houston, Texas. Since its founding in 1955, Saint Thomas' has provided its students with a superior education, while instilling Christian values and preparing them to be good citizens. Because of our focus on Christian values and college prep, our graduates leave our school well prepared for the rigors of higher education, and for a productive life beyond the university. Our mission statement is “forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview.”

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