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St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking creative, organized, team players to serve as Early Childhood Teachers in our Primary School division.

The primary job of an early childhood teacher at St. Mark’s is to serve as the lead teacher in an exemplary program for children in Preschool 2s, Preschool 3s, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. We are looking for dynamic, early childhood professionals, who are motivated to provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, emotional, and physical skills. We welcome educators who understand the role that technology plays in supporting the educational experience of 21st century learners. As a member of the Primary School faculty, early childhood teachers are expected to support the mission and philosophy of St. Mark’s Episcopal School. The position hours are from 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM.

Primary Functions:

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons and curriculum

• Create a learning environment that supports developmentally appropriate practices and utilizes the learning environment as the third teacher

• Collect observations and documentation of student learning and reporting of student progress progress

• Develop a nurturing relationship with students and a respectful partnership with parents and collegial relationships with co-workers

Required Skills:

• An understanding of and a passion for teaching young children

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Patience, energy, and physical stamina 

• A collaborative and joyful spirit 

• A working knowledge of technology resources in education

• Creativity

• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective team success

• Organizational skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field 

• Three years of experience planning a centers-based program for bright, articulate children plus a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

About St. Mark’s Episcopal School

The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. Located in the West University Place neighborhood of Houston, St. Mark’s serves 450 students from two-year-olds through 8th grade. St. Mark's is an engaging community of learners where the school partners with its families in preparing each student for the path that lies ahead through a stimulating, whole-child school experience. Through offerings in athletics, performing and visual arts, technology, Spanish and a robust curriculum, St. Mark's prepares its graduates for the many high school options Houston offers, and successfully places its students in high schools which best fit each. 

St. Mark's is an Episcopal school, and as part of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church parish, is known as a community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationship with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. As a place where children are known, teachers understand what it means to meet children where they are, which plays a crucial role in fostering each child's spirit.

Interested candidates should complete our online application.
 

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking creative, organized, team players to serve as Early Childhood Teaching Assistants.

The primary job of an early childhood teaching assistant at St. Mark’s is to work with the lead teacher to guide young students as they work and play in our centers-based classrooms, while playing outdoors, and during snack and lunch times. Other responsibilities may include: completing tasks assigned by the lead teacher to maintain the classroom environment and prepare student materials; attending faculty meetings and professional growth opportunities before the school year begins and after school during the school year; and other requests made by the Head of Primary School, the lead teacher, or the Headmaster. As a member of the Primary School faculty, the assistant is expected to support the mission and philosophy of the school. Experience guiding children between the ages of two and six in a school setting along with a CDA or an education degree is preferred. Position hours are from 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM. 

About St. Mark’s
The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. St. Mark's is known as a community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationships with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. 

St. Mark’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals should complete the online application for a teaching position.

An elementary teacher for 1st or 2nd grade at St. Mark’s is, first and foremost, passionate about teaching children who are ages 6-8. Our students work at grade level and above and are active and engaged learners who fully embrace learning.  The ideal candidate will work effectively as a member of a grade-level team to plan all aspects of the program. As a member of the Lower School faculty, the 1st or 2nd grade teacher will report to the Head of Lower School and is responsible for maintaining an engaging classroom environment, assessing and reporting the progress of the students, leading parent conferences and managing parent communication regarding all aspects of the grade level.

Primary Functions:

• Teach a class of 20-21 students

• Guide the work of a shared instructional assistant

• Establish positive and supportive relationships with each student and family

• Plan: word study, reading workshop, writing workshop, manipulatives-based math instruction, and thematic studies in science and social studies

• Understand and apply assessment-based instruction

• Communicate grade level goals, student learning, and classroom activities to parents

• Be a contributing member of the Lower School faculty through curriculum committee work and the ongoing work of the division

Required Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education 

• A deep understanding of educating the whole child

• A passion for teaching and learning

• A collaborative spirit 

• A personal commitment to professional growth

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community
   

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Passionate approach for teaching young children

• Knowledge and experience of working in an independent school
   

About St. Mark’s Episcopal School
The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. Located in the West University Place neighborhood of Houston, St. Mark’s serves 490 students from two-year-olds through 8th grade. St. Mark's is an engaging community of learners where the school partners with its families in preparing each student for the path that lies ahead through a stimulating, whole-child school experience. Through offerings in athletics, performing and visual arts, technology, Spanish and a robust curriculum, St. Mark's prepares its graduates for the many high school options Houston offers, and successfully places its students in high schools that best fit each.

St. Mark's is an Episcopal school, and as part of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church parish, is known as a community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationship with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. As a place where children are known, teachers understand what it means to meet children where they are, which plays a crucial role in fostering each child's spirit.

St. Mark’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals should complete the online application for a teaching position.

An elementary teacher for 3rd or 4th grade at St. Mark’s is, first and foremost, passionate about teaching children who are ages 8-10. Our students work at grade level and above and are active and engaged learners who fully embrace learning.  The ideal candidate will work effectively as a member of a grade-level team to plan all aspects of the program. As a member of the Lower School faculty, the 3rd or 4th grade teacher will report to the Head of Lower School and is responsible for maintaining an engaging classroom environment, assessing and reporting the progress of the students, leading parent conferences and managing parent communication regarding all aspects of the grade level.

Primary Functions:

• Teach a homeroom class of 20-21 students

• Teach language arts or math and social studies in a mini-departmentalization model

• Guide the work of a shared instructional assistant

• Establish positive and supportive relationships with each student and family

• Language Arts: plan for word study, grammar, reading workshop or writing workshop as a language arts specialist

• Math and Social Studies;  plan math instruction following the Everyday Mathematics program supplemented with selected resources and aligned with grades 1-5; follow the selected curriculum and thematic study for the grade level

• Understand and apply assessment-based instruction

• Communicate grade level goals, student learning, and classroom activities to parents

• Be a contributing member of the Lower School faculty through curriculum committee work and the ongoing work of the division

Required Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related content area

• A deep understanding of educating the whole child

• A passion for teaching and learning

• A collaborative spirit 

• A personal commitment to professional growth

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Passionate approach for teaching young children

• Knowledge and experience of working in an independent school

About St. Mark’s Episcopal School
The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. Located in the West University Place neighborhood of Houston, St. Mark’s serves 490 students from two-year-olds through 8th grade. St. Mark's is an engaging community of learners where the school partners with its families in preparing each student for the path that lies ahead through a stimulating, whole-child school experience. Through offerings in athletics, performing and visual arts, technology, Spanish and a robust curriculum, St. Mark's prepares its graduates for the many high school options Houston offers, and successfully places its students in high schools that best fit each.

St. Mark's is an Episcopal school, and as part of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church parish, is known as a community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationships with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. As a place where children are known, teachers understand what it means to meet children where they are, which plays a crucial role in fostering each child's spirit.

St. Mark’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals should complete the online application for a teaching position.

St. Mark's Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as an Elementary Teaching Assistant. 

The primary job of an elementary teaching assistant at St. Mark's is to work with the lead teacher to support student learning through small group or individualized instruction. Other responsibilities may include: helping to maintain the classroom environment, preparing student materials, and supervising the students in the classroom, on the playground, and at lunch. As a member of the Lower School faculty, the assistant is expected to support the mission and philosophy of the school. Experience guiding children between the ages of six and nine in a school setting along with an education degree is preferred. Position hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. 

About St. Mark’s

The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. St. Mark's is known as community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationships with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. 

St. Mark’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals should complete the online application for a teaching position.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking creative, organized, team players to serve in the Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year.  We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking and student-centered professional educators who are motivated by problem solving and leading students at this stage of their development. Of paramount importance is the understanding of the social and emotional development of children aged 10-14, in 5th through 8th grade. 

Applicants with a minimum of three years teaching experience in middle school experience are preferred, along with an appreciation for interdisciplinary approach to learning. Prospective colleagues should embrace working with students who possess a range of abilities, talents and learning styles. Please note background/experience in coaching athletics and other extracurricular activities.

Primary Functions:

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons

• Assess student learning

• Provide feedback and instruction to students

• Serve as a Middle School student advisor

• Engage in curricular review and mapping

• Nurture a partnering relationship with students and their families

Required Skills:

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Patience

• A collaborative and joyful spirit 

• A working knowledge of technology resources in education

• A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field 

• Classroom experience 

In addition to the above qualities, the following items are preferred and highly valued:

• Experience and comfort with iPad use in a classroom setting

• Curriculum planning

• Advanced degree in education or a related field

• An understanding of and a passion for teaching the middle school-aged child

• Ability and willingness to lead or assist with athletics and / or after school clubs

About St. Mark’s Episcopal School

The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. Located in the West University Place neighborhood of Houston, St. Mark’s serves 450 students from two-year-olds through 8th grade. St. Mark's is an engaging community of learners where the school partners with its families in preparing each student for the path that lies ahead through a stimulating, whole-child school experience. Through offerings in athletics, performing and visual arts, technology, Spanish and a robust curriculum, St. Mark's prepares its graduates for the many high school options Houston offers, and successfully places its students in high schools which best fit each. 

St. Mark's is an Episcopal school, and as part of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church parish, is known as a community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationship with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. As a place where children are known, teachers understand what it means to meet children where they are, which plays a crucial role in fostering each child's spirit.

Interested candidates should complete our online application.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School has openings for Preschool through Middle School teachers and substitute teachers in our After School Program for the 2020-2021 school year.

Qualifications: Must be 20 + years old

Child care and/or teaching experience with children strongly preferred.

Responsibilities: Supervising and interacting with students during age appropriate activities, snack and recess times. Assist elementary and middle school students with homework.

Hours: 2:30-6:00 PM Flexible if needed.

St. Mark’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, and training.

Qualified individuals should complete the online application for a teaching position.