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St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as the Primary and Lower School Religion Teacher. This is a position with the combined focus of classroom learning and spiritual support for students, families, and faculty.  The primary duties include: plan, organize, and implement the Godly Play religious education program for students in Preschool 2s through 4th grade, help develop and support the spiritual needs of our students, and plan, organize, and lead the Primary and Lower School chapel services in partnership with the School Chaplain.

St. Mark’s Lower School Religion Teacher will: (Demeanor)

• Receive students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration in a friendly, courteous manner, and be sensitive to how her/his demeanor is reflective of the School

• Adapt appropriately to circumstances that arise

• Communicate issues, questions, and circumstances to the Heads of Primary or Lower School in a timely and professional manner

• Work collegially with other members of the religion department to meet the spiritual needs of the St. Mark’s community.

Essential Duties: 

• Acquire and maintain the skills to implement and teach the Godly Play religious education curriculum with students in Preschool 2s through 4th grade

• Supplement the curriculum with other materials and learning experiences that enrich the religion program and meet students' varying learning styles

• Create and maintain an active and engaging classroom environment with attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

• Observe and evaluate students’ participation and performance 

• Plan, prepare, and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children 

• Review classroom materials annually and order new materials as needed

• Update all necessary records accurately and completely

• Plan, organize, and lead Primary and Lower School chapel services in conjunction with the School Chaplain

• Develop and maintain acolyte and reader schedules for Primary and Lower School chapel services

• Maintain the portal group page for each class providing parents with an overview activities, curriculum topics, and a classroom calendar of events

• Technology skills are required in the following areas: Google Suite apps; interactive white  boards; laptops and iPad knowledge (as determined by the Director of Technology)

• Maintain appropriate classroom supervision for young children, guiding and redirecting their behavior as needed 

• Supervise and assist children with physical needs and personal hygiene

Professional Duties:

• Participate in weekly faculty meetings and planned in-service days

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs

•  Make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities through research of trends in religious education, teaching resources, and methods of instruction

• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities

• Regularly update curriculum on Atlas Curriculum Mapping program

Other Duties

• Participate in and/or support student and parent activities designed to involve the faculty and staff

• Provide materials for substitute teachers

• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Heads of Primary and Lower School

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Works in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead

• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment

• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

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 470 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.

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.

Interested candidates should email their résumé, cover letter, and references as one PDF directly to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve in the Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year.  We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking and student-centered professional educator who is 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.

Applicants with a minimum of three years teaching experience in middle school experience 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 470 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.

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.

Interested candidates should email their résumé, cover letter, and references as one PDF directly to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

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.

Interested candidates should email their résumé, cover letter, and references as one PDF directly to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

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.

Interested candidates should email their résumé, cover letter, and references as one PDF directly to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as an Early Childhood Teacher.

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 a dynamic, forward-thinking and student-centered professional educator who is motivated by problem solving and leading students at this stage of their development and understands the role that technology plays in supporting the educational experience of 21st century learners. As a member of the Primary School faculty, the early childhood teacher is expected to support the mission and philosophy of the school. Three years of experience planning a centers-based program for bright, articulate children plus a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education required. 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 320 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. 

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.

Interested candidates should email as one PDF document their résumé, cover letter, transcripts, and references to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

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

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.

Interested candidates should email as one PDF document their résumé, cover letter, transcripts, and references to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School has openings for Preschool through Middle School teachers and substitute teachers in our After School Program for the 2018-2019 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 forward a resume and cover letter to jobs@stmes.org.