Job Opportunities
at
St. James Day School

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

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Classroom Teacher
for
5th and 6th grade Language Arts
5th grade Social Studies

Applicant should have strong writing skills personally, and a background in literature and creative writing. Teacher will work with 5th/6th grade math and science teacher.

Position requires ability to teach using technology tools. Computer skills a plus; some training available.

See qualifications for classroom teacher below.

Part-Time Music Teacher
Music teacher needed 3 days/week
to teach music appreciation and
Performance to grades K - 6.

see below for qualification requirements

 

Part-Time Spanish Teacher

Teacher needed to teach K/4 through 6th grade Spanish classes 3 days/week.

See qualifications below

MAINTENANCE STAFF

Call (903-793-5554) or
email the School for an application form.

Instructional Technology Facilitator

Position Filled

Primary Responsibilities:

•Works with Technology Coordinator in planning and implementation of St. James' technology curriculum.

•Helps teachers integrate technology into the curriculum in a way that develops skills for applications used in teaching core subjects for grades K - 6

•Develops and delivers technology training to teachers, helping them feel confident in using technology on a daily basis, and assisting them in the lab when needed

•Troubleshoots minor computer problems on a Macintosh platform and makes minor repairs

•Guides faculty in planning for technology integration in their core curriculum projects

Qualifications:

•Teacher Certification as described below

•Extensive knowledge of and experience with Macintosh Systems

•Strong instructional background

•Knowledge of curriculum design and ability to use technology for implementing that design

•Knowledge of technologies available for use in an instructional setting

•Experienced user of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, iMovie, and various multimedia applications; some knowledge of Logo programming a plus

•Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

•Ability to model instructional technology strategies in the classroom

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
for
Classroom & Special Courses Teachers

Persons applying for classroom or extra-curricular teaching jobs must submit the following documents and/or information along with their application:
The criteria below are not presented in any particular order, as emphasis may vary depending upon the particular opening.

•• college transcripts

•• state teaching certificate

•• years of teaching experience

•• terminating degree held

•• previous subjects/grades taught

•• additional professional development

•• additional graduate hours

(a college degree is desired, but not required for teacher assistants)

Subjective criteria utilized are:

• belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

• past performance
(as best determined through reference checks)

• overall ability

• proficiency in teaching with technology (or willingness to learn and reach proficiency

• leadership qualities

• personality

• personal preference

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

The school only seeks out part-time positions when monetary considerations dictate such.

REQUIREMENTS for STAFF POSITIONS

In addition to the teaching faculty, St. James maintains a cleaning and maintenance staff, dietary planners and cook staff, and an after-school staff. The requirements for these positions vary according to assigned tasks. Applicants who are considered for these positions will be required to agree to a background check as well as personal references.

 

HISTORY and PHILOSOPHY

St. James was founded in 1948 to educate children of average to above-average intelligence in an unapologetically Christian environment. It is a private coeducational school serving a student population of 285 children in preschool (age 3) through sixth grade. The School is affiliated with St. James Episcopal Church in Texarkana, the Diocese of Dallas, and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Episcopal Schools.

Our campus, situated on 35 acres of natural woodland on the Texas side of the Texas/Arkansas border, comprises six academic buildings, an administration building, full size gym, tennis court, swimming pool, cafeteria, three outdoor plays capes, and an outdoor amphitheater. A diverse student population is drawn from both sides of the twin cities as well as from surrounding rural communities in both Texas and Arkansas.

The teacher/student ratio of 10:1 makes small classes a reality and fosters a family type atmosphere throughout a child's years at St. James. The school staff is composed of the head of school, assistant head of school, a business manager, receptionist/secretary, assistant teachers, three after-school staff members, a cafeteria, maintenance, and grounds staff, twenty full time teachers, and four part time teachers. Of the full time teachers and administrators, There are four with post graduate degrees, and three with graduate hours toward their masters degrees.

Each member of our staff is selected on the basis of his or her Christian character, academic training, and experience. We strive to choose teachers from whom one would learn even if the association were not in a teaching situation. It is our purpose to have each teacher help educate the entire child, rather than merely to teach his or her own subject.

*St. James Day School is an equal opportunity employer. The selection, transfer, promotion, demotion, non-renewal, and dismissal of professional staff personnel at St. James Day School shall be made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability that does not impair an individual's ability to perform the essential function of his/her job.