Inspiring History Teacher for All-Girls Prep

St. Agnes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Agnes Academy in Houston, TX is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for March–May 2027 to support high school students in history/social science. You will plan engaging lessons, collaborate with department teams, and uphold Dominican values within an all-girls environment.

The role requires a four-year degree, teaching credential or ed coursework, and a commitment to the school’s mission. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to embrace the mission of St. Agnes Academy.
• Four-year BA/BS degree required.
• Teaching certificate or twelve credit hours in education courses preferred.
• Experience teaching in an independent school and/or an all-girls environment a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic technology needed for teaching.
• Completion of Safe Haven training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Follow the faculty expectations outlined in faculty handbook.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Be familiar and enforce student handbook policies.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust strategies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely fashion and update systems accordingly.
• Communicate and partner with parents in a timely manner.
• Participate in student/faculty activities (such as retreats, lunch duty, faculty meetings, in-service activities).
• Follow school emergency procedures.
• Work cooperatively with your course team to plan lessons and assessments. As well as meet with your vertical team to ensure alignment of skill sets and methodologies.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Department Chair, Academic Dean, Principal, Head of School.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Teaching certificate or ed coursework (12 credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Agnes Academy in Houston, TX is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for March–May 2027 to support high school students in history/social science. You will plan engaging lessons, collaborate with department teams, and uphold Dominican values within an all-girls environment.

The role requires a four-year degree, teaching credential or ed coursework, and a commitment to the school’s mission. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.