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Middle School History Teacher

Reports to Middle School Head and History Department Head

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School employs individuals who are committed to upholding our mission of forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. All faculty are expected to understand and promote the mission, standards, and policies of the School.

We are seeking a passionate and dependable Middle School History Teacher to join our team. This position will require an individual who is able to handle a wide range of responsibilities including administrative tasks.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Ability to teach:
  • 6th Grade Religious History (3 sections)
  • 7th Grade World History/Geography (2 sections)
• Schedule and prepare students for written and oral examinations.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students by using flexible grouping.
• Craft formative and summative assessments that identify student needs and measure student progress effectively.
• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Maintains accurate records using both the learning management system, VeraCross.
• Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
• Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
• Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g., open houses, Spaghetti Supper, Fall Fair).

Education / Certification:        Bachelor’s degree required

Experience Required:              Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Required Knowledge:              Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs

Classification:                     Exempt         

Skills / Abilities:

• Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
• Able to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to communicate with and motivate children
• Willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the school and its students beyond the classroom
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Ethical conduct

About Saint Thomas Episcopal School

Saint Thomas' Episcopal School is a private, co-educational K-12 school located in the Bellaire area of southwest Houston, Texas. Since its founding in 1955, Saint Thomas' has provided its students with a superior education, while instilling Christian values and preparing them to be good citizens. Because of our focus on Christian values and college prep, our graduates leave our school well prepared for the rigors of higher education, and for a productive life beyond the university. Our mission statement is “forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview.”

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