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St. Mark’s Episcopal School, one of Houston’s most intimate and community-engaged private schools, is seeking the school’s next Middle School Head to assume this role in July 2022.

Founded in 1960, St. Mark’s Episcopal School is a private co-educational school in Houston for students in Preschool 2s through 8th grade. The school is a community engaged and purposefully small, creating an environment where every child is known and celebrated. Throughout St. Mark’s, the community encourages students, faculty, and staff to embrace constant curiosity and a passion for discovery.

The next Head of Middle School will sustain the momentum that has been building in the middle school and continue to refine a program that celebrates the uniqueness of each child. Exciting times lie ahead at St. Mark’s. The next Middle School Division Head will join a leadership team that is well balanced between new and veteran administrators and will enjoy both the support from a committed Head of School and autonomy to own the management of a thriving division.

Adam Peichert from RG175 is assisting St. Mark’s with this important search.

A full Position Statement for this search is available for review.

Applications (including a Letter of Interest, Resume, Personal Statement and List of References) are now being accepted. St. Mark’s welcomes all applicants and inquiries about this opportunity. All initial inquiries and applications will be strictly confidential and references will not be contacted without permission.

Interested candidate are encouraged to contact the consultant directly at adam.peichert@rg175.com.

St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as a Middle School Mathematics Teacher. The Middle School Mathematics Teacher is an important member of the Middle School faculty and reports directly to the Head of Middle School. 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. 

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

• Ability to proactively communicate with the parent community to build strong community partnerships

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

• Patience

• A collaborative and joyful spirit 

• A working knowledge of technology resources in education

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

• Classroom teaching 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, mathematics, or a related field

• 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 460 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 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. 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 faculty application at www.stmes.org/careers.

St. Mark’s Controller is an integral part of the Business Office, responsible for coordinating and preparing financial reports.  The Controller oversees the functions of accounting, audit, cash management, payroll and budgeting.  The role reports to the Director of Operations.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Responsible for managing the school’s accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.

• Prepares monthly financial statements, including analysis.

• Generates account reconciliations on a monthly basis.

• Conducts AP/AR functions, with focus on student billing.

• Assists in preparation of and monitors departmental budgets and forecasts, working with administrators and department heads regarding budget performance.

• Assists in developing accounting policies and ensuring compliance.

• Prepares annual surveys, compliance reports, and requests for financial data.

• Works closely with the Development Office to ensure accuracy in gift reporting and reconciliation. 

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of accounting processes, GAAP and accounting software.

• Willing to search out, investigate, and learn new compliance standards as well as take additional training to remain proficient in accounting and financial management.

• Oversees the accuracy and timeliness of the Payroll function, including proper assignment of benefits.

Cash & Audit:

• Provides all incoming cash receipts and makes deposits.

• Reviews bank activity daily.

• Leads preparations of schedules and work papers and maintains permanent office files for all audit schedules.

Other Duties

• Provides general back-up and support to the Director of Operations.

• Maintains fixed assets schedule and prepares quarterly/annual depreciation schedule.

• Develops and maintains SOP for Business Office functions.

• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations.

• Sits on committees that may require financial oversight.

• Willing to take on additional responsibilities as assigned in a school environment including carpool, recess and other duties.

Requirements

• Requires strong interaction with all faculty and staff, families, and church community.

• Receives guests and visitors as well as faculty, staff, and administration in a friendly, courteous manner, and is sensitive to how her/his demeanor is reflective of the School.

• Communicates issues, questions, and circumstances to the Director of Operations in a timely manner.

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

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Has physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines and attend events.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.  CPA, MBA or other advanced training is preferred.

• Experience in the private school sector and/or non-profit industry is preferred.

 

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 330 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. 

Interested candidates should complete a Staff Application. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.

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 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 School in Houston, Texas is seeking energetic and creative team players to serve in our Summer at St. Mark's Summer Camp Program.  We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered people who enjoy children and enjoy working with children. Summer at St. Mark's will run from May 25 through July 22, 2022. Summer Staff positions are part-time and non-exempt.  

Primary Functions:

• Supervising students during age-appropriate activities.

• Distribute and oversee afternoon snack and lunch time.

• Supervise recess time and assure safety guidelines are observed.

• Assist with dismissal and parent pick-up.

Required Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Available 7:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday during the summer camp weeks.

• 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.

Please apply online by completing the Staff 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.