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River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Preschool Teaching Assistant beginning August 2025.

The Preschool Teaching Assistant supports the lead teacher in all aspects. This includes teaching approximately 16-18 students in a self-contained classroom. The developmentally appropriate curriculum includes early literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, outdoor learning, art, music, motor skills, Bible, and character development. 

The classroom teacher and assistant are supported by the Preschool Division Head, Assistant Head of Preschool, Preschool Learning Specialist, the Associate Head of School for Academics and the Associate Head of School for Student Support. The students and teaching team are also supported by special area teachers in Bible, art, music and motor skills, and a librarian. Each teacher is an integral part of a grade-level team that works together closely.  

As with all faculty openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program ungirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the lead teacher in a preschool classroom 
• Employ current pedagogies such as project-based learning and design thinking in an age-appropriate way 
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development 
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike 
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams 
• Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork 
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing 
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection 
• Motivate and engage students 
• Delight in teaching young children 

Qualifications:   

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment 

• A bachelor’s degree  

• Early childhood teaching certification, alternative teaching certification in early childhood education, or extensive teaching experience in early childhood 

• With certification, teaching experience is preferred but not required.  

• Able to conform to established policies and procedures and to address issues in a manner that is consistent with existing guidelines for the program 

• Able to maintain strong, appropriate relationships with others 

• Maintains positive role-modeling at all times 
• Successful completion of background checks and verification

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Lower School teacher beginning August 2025.

This person teaches approximately 18 students in a self-contained classroom. In grades K – 3, content areas include language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and character development. Grade 4 is departmentalized and consists of either language arts or mathematics and social studies; all science is taught by the Lower School science teacher. Each Lower School teacher is an integral part of a grade-level team that plans and works closely together. Lower School special area teachers provide instruction in art, Bible, computer, library, music, Spanish, theater, and makerspace. This position reports to the Head of Lower School.

All Lower School faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty, including a counselor, learning specialists, reading specialists, instructional coaches, an assistant division head, a division head, Associate Head of School for Academics, and the Associate Head of School for Student Support.

As with all faculty openings, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one classroom of approximately 18 students K-3
• In Grade 4 teach two sections of approximately 16 students
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams
• Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Motivate, engage, and differentiate to support all students
• Delight in teaching children in the elementary school years

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks and verification

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment

• A bachelor’s degree

• Teaching certification for the grade-level applying

• Two year’s full-time teaching experience preferred

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Lower School Teacher Assistant beginning August 2025.

The Teacher Assistant supports the lead grade-level teacher in all aspects of teaching approximately 18 students in self-contained classrooms. In Kindergarten, the Teacher Assistant supports one classroom; in first grade, the Teacher Assistant rotates among five classrooms. Content areas include language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and character development. Each Lower School Teacher Assistant is an integral part of the grade-level team that plans and works closely together. Lower School special area teachers provide instruction in art, Bible, computer, library, music, Spanish, theater, and makerspace. This position reports to the Head of Lower School.

All Lower School faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty, including a counselor, learning specialists, reading specialists, instructional coaches, an assistant division head, a division head, Associate Head of School for Academics, and the Associate Head of School for Student Support.

As with all faculty openings, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

Responsibilities:

• Support the lead teacher in either one Kindergarten classroom or five first grade classrooms
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams
• Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Motivate, engage, and differentiate to support all students
• Delight in teaching children in the elementary school years

Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of background checks and verification 

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment

• A bachelor’s degree

• Teaching certification for the grade-level applying

• Two years’ full-time teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a middle school science teacher beginning August 2025.

This teacher will be responsible for one grade of our middle school science curriculum, which encompasses general science (fifth grade), Earth Science (sixth grade), Life Science (seventh grade), and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (eighth grade). The ideal candidate will have a passion for curriculum and Mind, Brain, and Education Science research.

This position reports to the Head of Middle School. All middle school faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty, including the Instructional Coach, Counselor, Learning Specialist, Department Head, Assistant Head of Middle School, Head of Middle School, and Associate Head of School for Academics.

As with all faculty openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program ungirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one grade of middle school science
• Serve as an advisor to nine to ten students in the same grade as your teaching assignment
• Sponsor a middle school activity or club
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for yourself and your students
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, department, division, and all-school teams
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Motivate and engage students
• Delight in teaching children in the middle school years

Qualifications

• Successful completion of background checks and verification
• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 hours in science and 12 hours of educational courses OR teaching certification for science and for the grade-level applying
• Two years’ full-time teaching experience preferred

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative Spanish Teacher to join our team beginning August 2025. 

The River Oaks Baptist School Middle School Spanish program begins in 5th grade with a continuation of the Lower School program. Because classes are taught exclusively in Spanish, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish is required. In 6th and 7th grades, students are presented a more formal Spanish language experience that divides Spanish I over a two-year period, followed by a complete Spanish II course in 8th grade. 

A successful candidate will demonstrate both progressive and traditional elements of teaching, including innovative technology to support the curriculum. This teacher must be able to communicate with parents, other teachers, and administrators in person and in writing. He/she needs to be organized and have the ability to keep on top of an array of fast-moving, complex classroom activities and interactions. Working as a team member and enjoying teaching Middle School students is essential. 

We are looking for a candidate who exhibits enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and the capacity for reflection and lifelong learning. Middle School teachers are expected to serve as an effective advisor, which includes a character and spiritual component. He/she will be supported by a department head, instructional coaches, the MS Dean of Students, the Head of MS, the Assistant Head of MS, and the Associate Head of School for Academics. 

As with all faculty openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.  

Responsibilities 

• Teach up to five classes of middle school Spanish with up to two preps 
• Serve as an advisor to nine to twelve students in the same grade as your teaching assignment 
• Potentially sponsor a middle school activity or club 
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development 
• Employ current research-informed pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking 
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrated technology intentionally and appropriately 
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for yourself and your students 
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, department, division, and all school-teams 
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing 
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection 
• Motivate and engage students 
• Delight in teaching children in the middle school years 

Required Qualifications and Skills 

• Successful completion of background checks and verification 

• A vibrant Christian spiritual life and a desire to work in a Christian environment 

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 hours in Spanish and 12 hours of educational courses OR teaching certification for Spanish and for the grade-level applying 

• At least two year’s full-time teaching experience is preferred 

• Able to conform to established policies and procedures and to address issues in a manner that is consistent with existing guidelines for the program 

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Middle School Bible Teacher beginning August 2025.

The Middle School Bible teacher will teach Bible classes to students in grades 5-7. This teacher must be organized and have the ability to handle fast-moving, complex classroom activities and a sensitive subject area. The Bible teacher will need to be comfortable teaching Biblical truths from an ecumenical Christian perspective and handling complex questions from students with grace and respect for each child’s family.

We are looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic about teaching students how to study the Bible and who loves working with middle school students with the challenges and joys that this age group presents. The teacher will also act as an advisor, leading an advisory program which includes a character and spiritual development component as well as home base responsibilities and will also sponsor and oversee the ROBS’s Odyssey of the Mind club.

As with all faculty openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles 

Responsibilities:

• Teach Bible classes to middle school students in grades 5 – 7
• Sponsor ROBS’s Odyssey of the Mind club
• Serve as an advisor, leading an advisory program which includes a character and spiritual development component as well as home base responsibilities
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and student alkie
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, departmental, divisional, and all-school teams
• Practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Motivate and engage students
• Delight in teaching children in middle school years

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks and verification  

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment 

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 hours of educational courses

• Coursework in Biblical studies or other evidence of extensive Biblical knowledge

• Teaching certification for the grade-level applying

• Two year’s full-time teaching experience, preferably teaching Bible, preferred

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced certified librarian to join our team beginning August 2025.

The person in this position will contribute to the library’s core mission of creating a vibrant school reading culture, with a primary focus on teaching and special programs. The successful candidate will have extensive library teaching experience, a track record of collaborating effectively with teachers, and a student-centered approach. S/he must have an in-depth knowledge of current children’s literature; an ability to curate a diverse, current, and relevant literature collection; and an awareness of trends in school librarianship and current educational research.

Also essential are a love of children and a forward-thinking mindset. This position will teach students in grades 4 – 8 and will be part of a team of three certified librarians serving 930 students from age three to eighth grade. This position reports to the Head of Middle School.

All faculty including our librarians are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty. The team will include instructional coaches, learning specialists, a counselor, a Dean of Students, an Assistant Division Head, a Division Head, and the Associate Head of School for Academics.

As with all faculty openings, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles. 

Programming and Curricular Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct weekly library instruction for students in several grade levels
• Serve as primary library contact for students, teachers, and parents in those grade levels
• Collaborate with the other library staff to maintain all areas of the library collection
• Support ongoing curriculum development for ROBS students
• Collaborate with teachers to implement an Information Literacy & Research curriculum using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners
• Manage the library spaces with the library team
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and parents in the use of library resources
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional coach, division head, and others to meet curricular goals
• Select, catalog, and circulate library materials using Follett Destiny
• Train and supervise library volunteers
• Plan and present library programs and special events, including Reading Festival, Summer Reading Sale, Visiting Authors, etc. 
• Implement and conduct reading programming, such as the Bluebonnet Reading Program and Raider Readers Reading Program
• Participate in professional organizations including TLA and HAISLN

Additional Responsibilities:

• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike
• Participate collaboratively in library, grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams
• Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Motivate and engage students
• Delight in teaching children in the middle and lower grades

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks and verification

• A master’s degree in information sciences

• Texas library certification

• Two years of experience teaching and supervising in a school library

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a Long-term Substitute Orchestra Teacher for the Fall of 2025.

A successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of how to teach music, to organize and manage a classroom, and to motivate and engage students.  This teacher must be able to communicate effectively with parents, other teachers, and administrators, both in person and in writing.  He/she needs to be organized and have the ability to stay on top of an array of fast-moving, complex activities and interactions. 

We are looking for a candidate who exhibits enthusiasm, energy, initiative and the capacity for reflection and lifelong learning. Working as a team member and enjoying teaching middle school students are essential.  This teacher will be supported by a Director of Fine Arts, the Middle School Division Head, and the Associate Head of School for Academics.

As with all faculty openings, the ROBS seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the overall operation of an instrumental music program
• Be adept in string instrument pedagogy
• Rehearse and direct middle school instrumental performers, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced orchestras, soloists, and ensembles
• Possess strong instructional, communication, public relations, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Control storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials
• Design and implement plans for orchestra program and prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual students’ differences, using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning needs of students.
• Delight in teaching children in the middle school years

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks and verification  

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment 

• A bachelor’s degree  

• Three years of successful teaching and directing an orchestra program preferred

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking substitute teachers with a passion for working with children. Our students range from age two through eighth grade. A qualified candidate must be dedicated to the character development of the students, be organized, and support the learning process in the teacher’s absence. As with all employee openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

To be considered for a substitute teacher, qualified candidates will have:

Ability to communicate well with students, parents, colleagues and administrators

High school diploma

River Oaks Baptist School is looking for a Communications Associate to reinforce the School’s mission and sustain the School’s voice through internal and external communications. The Communications Associate reports to the Director of Communications and serves as a member of the Advancement Council. 

Essential Responsibilities

The Director of Communications will assign duties to the Communications Associate including, but not limited to, the following:

• Creating, editing, and sending mass electronic communications to the school community for all school departments (i.e., grade-level announcements, division communications, etc.)
• Writing and editing a variety of content, including website copy, blog posts, press releases, donor reports, strategic messaging, and social media posts
• Assisting the development of digital marketing strategies
• Contributing to the development of donor stewardship materials
• Developing and maintaining a regular cadence of communication for key administrators
• Collaborating with Enrollment Management Office to produce strategic messaging for admission-related purposes
• Updating and maintaining the school website, including oversight of structure, content, and appropriate analytics 
• Writing articles for the annual magazine
• Aligning social media content with overall messaging strategies
• Maintaining the school’s internal website (parent portal) by developing and editing relevant content
• Supporting crisis communication planning and response as needed
• Other projects as assigned

Position Requirements  

• A bachelor’s degree, with coursework in marketing, communications, English, education, or other related field helpful 
• One to two years of related work experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong ability to distill complex information into clear, engaging, and mission-driven content
• Exceptional copyediting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) applications

An ideal candidate will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset

• Ability to problem solve independently and learn quickly

• The ability to think creatively and strategically, demonstrate excellent judgment, and work in a fast-paced environment 

• An interest in or willingness to learn about important education-related topics

• Availability for evening and weekend job duties as needed
• A vibrant Christian faith and desire to work in a Christian environment

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking applicants to fill an on-call need as a substitute for our school receptionist. This is a part-time, on-call, when needed position with no guaranteed schedule or hours.

The role of the School Receptionist is to act as the voice of the school. This position handles the telephone systems and greets and directs students, parents and visitors.

As with all positions at ROBS, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls. Direct calls to appropriate extension or answer general information questions
• Greet all visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or office
• Oversee check-in process for all visitors making sure they sign in and receive a nametag
• Locate students for parents, school nurse, and others as needed
• Monitor late check-ins and early checkouts
• Arrange to deliver messages to students
• Sell breakfast cards
• Request assistance from maintenance staff via walkie-talkie when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of background checks and verification

• Experience working in a similar position

• Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system

• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Able to exercise independent judgement

• The ability to communicate well with students, parents, visitors and colleagues

• Excellent people skills

• Familiarity with Outlook

• Highest ethical and confidentiality standards

• Positive team player

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment