Job Description
Social Sciences Instructor- Immediate Opportunity
Houston Christian High School (HC) is accepting applications for Social Sciences Instructor. This position reports to the Social Sciences Department Chair and Principal and works in collaboration with other Social Sciences Teachers and Faculty. This is a full-time, exempt position. Experience in teaching different levels of HS History is beneficial. The specific teaching assignment would be determined according to department needs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, History or Social Sciences areas.
• Teacher certification or equivalent preferred.
• Classroom Experience.
• Proficient in basic technology applications, specifically Google Apps knowledge (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail).
• Excellent verbal, visual, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Represent the school in a positive light.
• Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.
Qualified candidates must be skilled and have a passion to provide classroom instruction. Effective organizational and presentation skills are necessary. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills, a willingness to mentor students and the ability to incorporate 21st Century Skills into the curriculum. The successful candidate will be energetic and creative and possess a vision for excellence in academics at the high school level, a strong work ethic, and a desire to achieve success. Contribution to the life of the school outside the classroom is expected. Occasional after school, evening or weekend hours will be necessary. Experience and willingness to coach an athletic sport is beneficial and could be compensated with a stipend.
Application information:
Send a resume to hr@houstonchristian.org for initial review or complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the Teacher philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to: hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Careers page at www.houstonchristian.org.
While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person