Careers

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking energetic and creative team players to serve in our After School Program. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered people who enjoy children and enjoy working with children. After School Staff positions are part-time and non-exempt.

Primary Functions:

• Supervising students during age-appropriate activities.
• Distribute and oversee afternoon snack time.
• Supervise recess time and assure safety guidelines are observed.
• Assist elementary and middle school students with homework.
• Assist with dismissal and parent pick-up.

Required Skills:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Available 2:30 - 6:15 PM Monday through Friday during the school year.
• Childcare and/or teaching experience with children ages 4 to 14 is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead.
• Ability to work outside in inclement and hot weather.

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 300 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 at www.stmes.org/careers.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as a Part Time Athletic Coach. While this position encompasses many different duties, its primary function is to provide students an opportunity to participate in a competitive setting that will foster physical skills, teamwork, a sense of worth and competence, knowledge and understanding of the sport, and the principles of fair play. 

Essential Duties:

• Function as part-time Coach in the management of the program including junior varsity and varsity programs.

  • Instruct athletes in the fundamentals, the rules of the sport, proper training techniques and safety procedures.

  • Design and supervise all practices and competitions.

  • Help plan pre-season conditioning programs in conjunction with other coaches.

  • Develop each team member to his or her skill potential.

  • Adhere to guidelines/procedures set forth by GHAC/NFHS/UCAL or any other governing body in which the team competes.

  • Relate and communicate in a positive manner to the student athlete and the overall community.

• Take a leadership role in promoting sportsmanship, appropriate behavior, a healthy lifestyle, all while serving as a positive role model.

  • Uphold the discipline policies and academic requirements regarding student activities set forth by the school.

• Display an acceptance and execution of all specified duties, on and off the field of play, as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

  • Monitor and maintain a safe and secure athletic facility.

  • Demonstrate responsible care for inventory, the issuing and return of equipment.

  • Implement all school policies including season calendar, discipline, attendance and eligibility.

  • Submit season summaries following each season to the Director of Athletics and Student Programs.

• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Physical Requirement/Work Environment:

• Ability to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead.

• 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 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 300 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. 

To apply, please visit www.stmes.org/careers and click on the “Apply for a Coach Position” at the bottom of the page.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as an on-demand Substitute.  We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered educator who is motivated by problem-solving and leading students at varying stages of development and understands the role that technology plays in supporting the educational experience of learners. 

Primary Functions:

• Deliver lessons

• Provide feedback and instruction to students

• Nurture a partnering relationship with students 

Required Skills:

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Leadership

• Patience

• A collaborative and joyful spirit 

• A working knowledge of technology resources in education

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

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 children

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

• Classroom experience 

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 an online application.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Houston is looking for nursery workers to provide child care on Sunday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These workers should be dedicated to serving families with children and infants, with a strong Christian background. Expected duties will include (but are not limited to) changing diapers, feeding infants, providing snacks, helping toddlers with play, leading Bible story time, and assisting with setup and breakdown of the nursery room. Background checks and Safeguarding God’s Children will be required of all new hires.   Pay is $15/hour, with a guaranteed 4 hours every Sunday worked. Please contact Joseph Rawley, Christian Education Director, at joseph.rawley@stmarks-houston.org with resumé and to schedule an interview.