Join the HSES Team

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position of employment at Holy Spirit Episcopal School. 

A private Episcopal school located in the Memorial area of Houston, Holy Spirit Episcopal School is recognized for its warm and welcoming community where students and families are known by name. Serving students from Early Childhood through Middle School, our staff develops strong relationships with families and are invested in the mission of the school. 

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There are 3 jobs available.
  • After School Care Instructor
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    Description:

    Position Title: Ignite After School Care Instructor
    Reports To: Head of After School and Summer Programming
    Work Hours: Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:00 PM, with the exception of school holidays and/or closures
    Work Calendar: School year (black out dates may apply)

    Ignite After School Care Instructor is responsible for providing oversight, safety, afterschool curriculum, and care to Holy Spirit Episcopal School (HSES) students in the after school program. Ignite Instructors will ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the after school care programming. Responsibilities vary depending on the age of the students but do require planning and executing a program in accordance with the philosophy and policies of HSES, including snack, outdoor activities, and age appropriate games, arts, and craft activities.

    Essential Duties

    • Provide appropriate classroom supervision of the children, guiding and redirecting their behavior as needed.
    • Demonstrates working understanding of the planned daily curriculum and after school schedule.
    • Reinforces Holy Spirit Episcopal School’s culture in working with fellow staff members and students.
    • Understanding of pick-up and drop-off procedures from classes to carpool.
    • Sets up and cleans up materials or supplies utilized for lessons/crafts/games.
    • Assist students with toileting needs and personal hygiene, as needed.
    • Sorts student work in preparation for crafts to be taken home.
    • Retrieves school bags and water bottles so students are ready for pick-up.
    • Assists with creation, documentation, and maintenance of student work.
    • Maintains technology skills in keeping with the standards of the school.
    • Participates in all recommended training programs.

    Qualifications 

    • 18 years of age or older
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Experience working with young children, preferably in an independent school setting.
    • Ability to communicate and relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.
    • Dependability and ability to embrace HSES culture and team building.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to participate and oversee outdoor activities.
    • Work in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
    • Physical agility: lift up to 30 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, reach and sit on the floor.

    If you have additional questions or would like additional information, please contact the Head of After School and Summer Programming, Holli Richardson at [email protected].

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  • Substitute Teacher
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    Description:

    Position Title: Substitute Teacher
    Reports To: Heads of Early Childhood, Lower, and/or Middle School
    Work Hours: Varying
    Work Calendar: School Year

    Substitute Teachers are called on to assist with instruction in the event of a faculty absence or a need in other areas of the school. 

    Essential Duties

    • Shows commitment to the school’s mission, purpose, leadership, and values.
    • Demonstrates flexibility and differentiates to foster engagement and serve all student needs.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, respect of individuality, and regard for dignity at all times.
    • Promotes and contributes to a positive and collaborative atmosphere with colleagues, students, and families.
    • Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, integrity, courtesy, and discretion with students, colleagues, and parents.
    • Professionally carries out responsibilities as defined in the job description.
    • Proficient with technology and/or demonstrates willingness to further develop technological skills, as applicable to position.
    • Contributes to and facilitates a positive work culture.  

    Primary Tasks

    • Adheres to all Faculty and Staff Essential Expectations; exhibits Characteristics of Professional Excellence; and complies with the requirements outlined in the Physical Requirements section, below.
    • Promotes appropriate learning environment and classroom activities per the teacher’s instruction.
    • Maintains good classroom management and discipline.
    • Remains with students always; never leaves the classroom without appropriate coverage; never leaves a student alone.
    • Reports any student issues to the division office/head immediately.
    • Follows and is responsible for established routines related to opening activities, lunchroom procedures, and so on.
    • Exhibits ethical conduct regarding all phases of the school’s program whether on campus or off campus.
    • Well-versed with and adheres to school policies in all areas of student interaction.
    • Serves as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods and school procedures.
    • Maintains confidentiality, exhibits professional behavior, and displays a positive attitude.
    • Works collaboratively with the division administration, school specialists, teachers, and teacher assistant colleagues.
    • Assists in providing a safe and joyful learning environment that integrates and assimilates the use of social emotional learning into daily student interaction.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Previous experience in an independent school environment preferred.
    • Previous experience working with children preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrates leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with administrators, operations staff, colleagues, parents, and students.

    Physical Requirements 

    • Occasionally, lifts up to 30 pounds.
    • May work at a desk and computer for an extended period.
    • Can stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach.
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  • Middle School English Language Arts/History Teacher - Part Time
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    Description:

    Position Title: Middle School English Language Arts/History Teacher
    Work Hours: Part Time - Hours TBD
    Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)
    Reports To: Head of Lower and Middle School

    The part-time English Language Arts (ELA) and Middle School History Teacher will facilitate engaging and developmentally appropriate History and ELA programs that foster critical thinking, communication, and a deeper understanding of the world. The teacher will provide opportunities for students to develop strong reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, discussion, literary analysis, and analytical skills while cultivating curiosity and a love of learning across both disciplines. Through meaningful instruction and relevant learning experiences, the teacher will encourage students to make connections between historical events, literature, and contemporary issues. While maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, the teacher recognizes and supports the social-emotional needs of each student through the Responsive Classroom approach.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Adheres to all Faculty and Staff Essential Expectations; exhibits Characteristics of Professional Excellence; and complies with the requirements outlined in the Physical Requirements and Work Environment section, below.
    • Serves as an educator and works directly with the Head and Assistant Head of Lower and Middle School to initiate, implement, and oversee the history instruction for students in grades 5–8, while serving as a member of the Middle School team in a variety of capacities.
    • Possesses the skills and passion to provide engaging history instruction.
    • Provides for students a supportive, orderly, and interactive classroom environment where creative learning takes place.
    • Well-versed in and adheres to school policies in all areas of student interaction.
    • Supports the Employee Handbook and School Handbook, and assists with revisions and updates of the Middle School’s policies and procedures when necessary.
    • Serves as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods, and school procedures.
    • Provides guidance to students; serves as student advocate, helping student families  respond to specific academic, emotional, and developmental challenges.
    • Communicates with parents, administrators, Head of Student Life and/or Counselor concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students within the classroom.
    • Assists administration with division long-range planning, as well as the division’s daily schedule and calendar.
    • Implements curriculum as per scope and sequence with integrated technology and other enhancements to build engagement and understanding
    • Works collaboratively to research curriculum best practice.
    • Routinely uses educational strategies and project-based curriculum to bolster a student-centered, inquiry-based instructional design.
    • Attends division meetings and all school faculty/staff meetings.
    • Contributes to the life of the school outside the classroom, occasionally including after school, in the evenings, and on weekends.
    • May provide supervision for an advisory group, study hall, and break periods, and performs other duties as necessary.
    • Requests authorization for all expenditures, and provides the Head of Lower and Middle School with a list of specific curriculum purchases necessary for the upcoming school year.
    • Consistently provides a safe and positive learning environment that integrates and assimilates Responsive Classroom as an approach for behavior management and social-emotional learning.
    • Takes part in the Professional Growth and Evaluation Program and enthusiastically takes part in professional growth opportunities.
    • Utilizes curriculum and assessments to promote an appropriate instructional program and growth for every learner, documenting and reporting student progress as appropriate for the grade level taught.
    • Develops and records weekly lesson plans in Planbook.
    • Uses SeeSaw to capture student photos of classroom activities.
    • Integrates technology where appropriate and useful in the curriculum.
    • Ensures classroom facilities are ready for the start of school each day.
    • Is knowledgeable about RenWeb/FACTS and/or other student management software.
    • Completes various tasks related to the employee’s ongoing goals and the school’s strategic plan.
    • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of School and/or the supervising director or head, including extracurricular-related activities.
    • Employee may be required to work remotely or engage in telework activity as determined at the employer’s sole discretion.
    • This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
    • This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined by the employer’s sole discretion.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; master’s degree preferred.
    • Certified teacher with coursework and/or experience related to English Language Arts and/or History instruction.
    • A minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting.
    • Experience working with secondary students preferred
    • Proficient in technology, including knowledge of Google Suite, including Google Classroom, Zoom, curricular related software and hardware, Promethean
    • Boards, FACTS and/or other student management software.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.
    Physical Requirements and Work Environment
    • Occasionally, lifts up to 30 pounds.
    • Climate controlled classroom/school environment with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
    • Outdoor space in a wide variety of temperatures and weather.
    • Is able to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • May work at a desk and computer for an extended period of time.
    • Is able to stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach.
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HSES Recruits Qualified Talent Year Round

To apply for a position at HSES, complete the Employment Application and Background Check forms below, and send with a current resume, transcripts, references, certifications and other supporting documents to Human Resources.

Application Forms to Complete for All Positions

 Employment Application

 

Background Check 
 

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