About this role
<p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.</span></p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Position Summary / Job Goals:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">You will support the delivery of the early childhood curriculum by assisting in the planning and implementation of engaging and effective learning experiences. You will contribute to the academic, social, and emotional development of students, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">You will apply a range of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Lower School to promote high-quality teaching and learning.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">In line with our vision to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens, you will support students in developing strong foundational understanding and assist in maintaining accurate and meaningful records of their progress.</span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications / Training:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">High school diploma or equivalent required</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Training in effective instructional methods preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Experience / Knowledge:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">At least one year of experience working with children</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Demonstrates understanding of early childhood development and learning practices</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse community</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Ability to support student progress through observation, feedback, and record-keeping</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Results-oriented with the ability to align work to defined goals and expectations</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Commitment to working in a purpose-led educational environment</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Attributes:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Collaborative team player who contributes positively to the school community</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Takes ownership and pride in their work and relationships</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and sound judgment</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Maintains high standards of quality and consistently meets expectations</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Self-aware, reflective, and open to feedback</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Strong listener who communicates with clarity and empathy</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Remains calm and solution-focused in a dynamic environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to improve and innovate</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Reports to / Evaluated by:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Director of Lower School. </span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Major Responsibilities and Duties:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Learning and Teaching:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Support the planning and delivery of the daily instructional program under the direction of the Lead Teacher</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Work with individual students, small groups, and whole-class settings to support learning</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Assist in monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate student records</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of students</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Supervise the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Supervise students in non-classroom settings, including playground and transitions</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Planning and Preparation:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Assist the Lead Teacher in preparing and delivering lessons that build knowledge and skills in a structured and progressive manner</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Support the preparation of instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom displays</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Learning Environment and Operations:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Prepare materials and resources required for lessons and activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Support general classroom organization and housekeeping responsibilities</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Collaboration and Professional Practice:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Maintain professional and respectful working relationships with colleagues</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Treat all students with dignity, respect, and care</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Contribute to a collaborative team culture where all members feel supported and valued</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>School Culture and Expectations:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Support a positive school culture aligned with the values and mission of the school</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Model professionalism in attendance, punctuality, and presentation</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Contribute to a shared understanding of learning goals across grade levels</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or school leadership</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Village Believes that Effective Employees are:</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Accountable</strong> - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance. </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Strategic</strong> - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction. </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Collaborative</strong> - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Entrepreneurial</strong> - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success. </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Enabling</strong> - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Agile</strong> - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><strong>Resilient</strong> - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif">Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div><div></div><p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">TO APPLY:</span></span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="font-size:13.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.</span></span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="elementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></strong> </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#222222">Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.</span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:9.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <div style="text-align:start"> <p><span style="font-size:13.0px;font-family:georgia, palatino, serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div>