Scope

The Woodlands Methodist School (TWMS), an outreach of The Woodlands Methodist Church (TWMC), is currently seeking candidates for a Lead Teacher position in a self-contained Elementary School classroom for the 2023-2024 school year.

Function

The Teacher is responsible for providing the best possible learning environment for children assigned to the class by supporting the Guiding Principles of the school.

Accountability

The Teacher reports to the Director of Elementary School, Head of School, and TWMC School Board.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education

· Must hold a valid Texas teaching certification

· Good communication skills

· Committed Christian, comfortable sharing their faith with students and families

· Must meet requirements, which include fingerprinting and an extensive background check

Job Duties

Shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Create and maintain a classroom setting that meets national accreditation expectations.

· Write and teach weekly lesson plans including skills and concepts based on the TEKS and supporting the Guiding Principles of TWMS.

· Work directly with children to meet individual needs and provide differentiated instruction.

· Plan with and clarify expectations for the assistant teachers and any support staff or volunteers who may be assigned to the class.

· Keep individual records for each child as specified.

· Send weekly communication to families.

· Schedule parent conferences twice a year and be available for additional conferences as needed or requested.

· Care for rooms and equipment. Report items needing repair or replacement and

submit requests for additional equipment, materials, and supplies.

· Cooperate with other church ministries who share the room.

· Attend monthly staff meetings and weekly team meetings.

· Meet school requirements for in-service training and professional growth in a timely manner.

· Inform the Director of Elementary School or the Head of School in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by administration in the best interest of the school.

· Assist the Director of Elementary School with selecting appropriate resources to support the overall school curriculum, including resources that support Christian Education.

· Attend annual school wide events.

· Assist with carline, and other school-wide duties as assigned.

· Perform any other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CLASSIFICATION:

This position is an exempt, full time position that is eligible for benefits. This position works M-F, school hours during the school year and as needed during the summer.

APPLICATION:

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to employment@twmc.org. Additional information can be found on our school website at www.twms.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

School type:

• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• The Woodlands, TX 77380: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person