Middle School History Teacher

Saint Thomas Episcopal School Houston, TX United States 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: 8th Grade US History (4 sections) Schedule and prepare students for written and oral examinations. Differentiate instruction using multiple strategies to support a range of learning needs. Design formative and summative assessments that provide useful data to guide instruction and measure student progress. Analyze student data to guide instructional decisions, refine lessons, and provide triggered support. Create and maintain a well-organized, supportive learning environment that attends to students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. Provide the structure and support students need to work independently while holding them to high academic and behavioral expectations. Maintains accurate records using both the learning management system, VeraCross. Serve as a homeroom teacher. 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). Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. 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 communication skills Strong organizational skills Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel Maintaining confidentiality and privacy Ethical conduct Compensation and Benefits Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained. Qualified applicants may submit a resume and completed application (available at stes.org) to Jeri Wisdom, Human Resources Director at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Episcopal Schools