Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Our Mission:  The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.

A Teacher on Team Hyde Park…

• Accepts and agrees to “Team Hyde Park” document
• Lives a life of biblical integrity on and off campus 
• Facilitates a positive learning environment that welcomes all students 
• Aligns classroom environment and instruction with school core values 
• Is dedicated, committed, flexible, and communicates effectively
• Sets healthy boundaries to care for themselves and others 
• Builds trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
• Desires to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

Qualifications and Skills:

Hyde Park Schools seeks to hire a Government and Personal Financial Literacy teacher. Teachers are expected to have a strong faith background and to use their professional skills as an educator to incorporate a biblical worldview in classroom instruction in order to encourage students to reach their God-given potential. Highly qualified candidates will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. A masters degree in the desired subject area is preferred, but not required. A Texas state issued teacher certification in Social Studies (8-12) composite and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Salary is based on a scale and is commensurate with your experience. 

• Spiritually prepare to serve students and families.
• Attend weekly chapels services, small group meetings, or other school related activities
• Serve as GoWeek team leaders 
• Fully engage and participate in authentic collaborative professional meetings, take initiative to think and learn at high cognitive levels for the benefit of students.
• Create, design, implement, and adjust lessons that align with the “HP Classroom” expectations 
• Regularly interact with students, parents, faculty, and administrators 
• Maximize strong interpersonal competency and build trust and rapport. 
• Identify and address learning needs of all students.
• Provide daily or weekly academic assistance to students who need additional support
• Participate in team learning, grade-level, and department meetings.
• Use assessment data and document student progress and achievement; assess and analyze student strengths and needs; design and implement appropriate instruction to facilitate learning and growth. 
• Assist parents by providing academic information; suggest available educational and social resources; address parents’ concerns
• Attend outside workshops and utilizes professional development resources (publications, memberships, etc) to grow professionally
• Maintain safe and clean working environments by complying with HP Employee Handbook
• Adhere to strict student confidentiality to support students academic and mental health 
• Other duties as assigned (Graduation, Project Graduation, Prom, HOCO, etc)