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.
- Primary School TeacherExpand for More
Apply NowDescription: Position Title: Primary School Teacher
Reports To: Head of Primary School
Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)The Primary School Teacher will facilitate the growth of students in a student-centered, developmentally appropriate environment, focusing on research-based best practices following a differentiated, balanced approach and curriculum. While developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty members, the Primary School Teacher will recognize and coach the social-emotional needs of each student.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and maintain an organized, engaging, thoughtfully arranged classroom reflecting and supporting the HSES philosophy of play-based learning.
- Establish routines and procedures that promote a safe, orderly, joyful learning environment.
- Use standards based, research based, developmentally appropriate practices to prepare lessons and activities that build independent, life-long learners.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress through careful observation; plan and implement differentiated instruction based on assessment.
- Provide clear written and verbal communication with the families of students as needed.
- Willingness to learn and implement current educational programs utilized at HSES including but not limited to Rice Early Literacy practices, Handwriting Without Tears, Bridges in Mathematics, and Conscious Discipline.
- Proficient with technology and demonstrates willingness to learn and further develop technology utilized at HSES including but not limited to:
- Google platform
- SMART panels
- Seesaw
- Planbook
- FACTS
- Attendance
- Report Cards
- Model life-long learning by attending and implementing relevant Professional Development.
- Other duties as assigned by the Administration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- State certification in teaching
- Minimum of three years of experience in independent schools preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students
Physical Requirements
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
- Physical agility: lift up to 30 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, reach and sit on the floor
- Primary School Teaching AssistantExpand for More
Apply NowDescription: Position Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant
Reports To: Head of Primary School
Work Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Work Calendar: School Year (Blackout dates may apply)The Primary School Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing support to the school’s instructional program under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides appropriate classroom supervision of the children, guiding and redirecting their behavior as needed.
- Demonstrates working understanding of the planned daily curriculum and class schedule.
- Reinforces lessons presented by teacher such as working one-to-one with students or in small groups,
- Willingness to learn and support the implementation of current educational programs utilized at HSES including but not limited to Rice Early Literacy practices, Handwriting Without Tears, Bridges in Mathematics, and Conscious Discipline.
- Sets up and cleans up materials or supplies utilized for lessons/instruction.
- Assumes carpool duties in the morning and afternoon.
- Supervises lunch period, recess, and restroom breaks.
- Escorts students to and stays in ancillary classes.
- Assists students with toileting needs and personal hygiene, as needed
- Sorts student work and prepares take-home folders.
- Assists with documentation, creation and maintenance of student work.
- Maintains technology skills in keeping with the vision of the school.
- Participates in all recommended training programs and conferences.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with young children, preferably in an independent school setting
- Ability to communicate and relate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Physical agility: lift up to 30 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, reach and sit on the floor.
- After School Care InstructorExpand for More
Apply NowDescription: 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].
- Summer Camp Counselor/InstructorExpand for More
Apply NowDescription: Position Title: Summer Camp Counselor/ Instructor
Reports To: Head of After School and Summer Programming
Work Hours: 7:15 a.m.– 6 p.m. (Assigned shift times will be based on scheduling needs)
Work Calendar: Summer 2026- Must be available for onboarding May 26-29, 2026
- Camp Dates are June 1-July 17, 2026
- Closed June 29-July 3, 2026
HSES Ignite Summer Camp Counselor/ Instructor is responsible for providing oversight, safety, summer school curriculum, fun and care to Holy Spirit Episcopal School (HSES) students in the six-week summer school program. Ignite Counselors/Instructors will ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Summer Camp 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.
Must be able to commit to all 6 weeks of summer camp.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate classroom supervision of the children, guiding and redirecting their behavior as needed.
- Demonstrates working understanding of the planned daily curriculum and after post camp 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 drop off to carpool.
- Sets up and cleans up materials or supplies utilized for lessons/crafts/games rotations.
- Assist students with toileting needs and personal hygiene, as needed. (Our Little Saints PreK3/Prek 4)
- Sorts student work in preparation for crafts to be taken home.
- Retrieves school bags and water bottles so students are ready for pick-up (including Nap Mats on Fridays).
- 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 and Work Environment
- 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.
- Substitute TeacherExpand for More
Apply NowDescription: Position Title: Substitute Teacher
Reports To: Heads of Early Childhood, Lower, and/or Middle School
Work Hours: Varying
Work Calendar: School YearSubstitute 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.
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.
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