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River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Lower School teacher beginning August 2023. 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, and Spanish. 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, a learning specialist, a reading specialist, 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
• 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 and engage students
• Delight in teaching children in the elementary school years

Qualifications

• 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
• Successful completion of background checks and verification

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as one of the Lower School Learning Specialists beginning August 2023. The Lower School Learning Specialists have the principal task of working with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions for students who need additional support. 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, an Assistant Division Head, a Division Head, and the Associate Heads of School for Academics and 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, supplement, and extend classroom teaching, and work collaboratively to implement support that is research-based and meets the needs of students
• Assess and diagnose the strengths and needs of students
• Develop, implement, and evaluate instruction for individual students who need additional support
• Communicate ROBS accommodations to the classroom teachers, and ensure accommodations are implemented consistently
• Maintain up-to-date school records for students
• Record detailed notes in student support meetings
• Consult with teachers on educational or classroom interventions for students in all areas
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Employ current pedagogies
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike
• Work collaboratively with ROBS Learning Specialists, Student Support Team, and outside service providers
• Participate collaboratively in parent, grade-level, divisional, and all-school team meetings
• 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 elementary school years

Qualifications

• A vibrant Christian spiritual life and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• A master’s degree preferred in one of the following areas: curriculum and instruction, special education, educational diagnostician, or related field
• A background/experience in assessment, diagnosis, development, and implementation of instructional support strategies for individual students
• At least three years’ experience in a classroom setting
• Applicable licensure/certification
• A history of successful collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside professionals
• 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 Assistant beginning August 2023. 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 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, maker space, theater, and Spanish. 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 the Counselor, Learning Specialist, Reading Specialists, Assistant Head of Lower School, Head of Lower School, and 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.

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 and engage students
• Delight in teaching children in the elementary school years

Qualifications 

• 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 or teaching assistant experience preferred
• Successful completion of background checks and verification

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative early-career educator to join our team as Lower School Hogan Teaching Fellow beginning August 2023. Thanks to a generous grant, Hogan Teaching Fellowships provide one year of classroom experience and mentoring to talented educators of color.

The Lower School Fellow will teach under the supervision of a mentor teacher. Depending on the teaching assignments, the Fellow will co-plan lessons with the lead teacher. The Lower School Fellow will work in various classrooms over the year to provide exposure to different age groups, teaching styles, and subjects.

Although a background in education is not required for Hogan Fellows, teaching certification may be preferred. This position reports to the Head of Lower School. All faculty are supported by an experience divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty, including an instructional coach, a counselor, a learning specialist, the Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach student in multiple classrooms to gain a breadth of teaching experiences
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Motivate and engage students
• Delight in teaching children
• Embrace lifelong learning and growth mindset for students and adults alike
• Support multiple teachers in all aspects of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management
• Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection

Qualifications

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• A bachelor’s degree
• Less than two years’ teaching experience in the United States
• Self-identification as a person of color
• Successful completion of background checks and vertification

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a middle school science teacher beginning August 2023.

This teacher will be responsible for one grade of our middle school science curriculum, which encompasses general science (fifth grade), Earth Science and Marine Biology (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 undergirded 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

• 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
• Successful completion of background checks and verification

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a middle school math teacher beginning August 2023.

This teacher will be responsible for one grade of our middle school mathematics curriculum, which encompasses Math 5 (fifth grade), Math 6 and Pre-Algebra (sixth grade), Algebra 1A (seventh grade), and Algebra 1B (eighth grade). The ideal candidate will have a passion for curriculum and Mind, Brain, and Education Mathematics 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 undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five classes of middle school mathematics 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 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

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

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Middle School Humanities Instructional Coach beginning August 2023. The Middle School Humanities Instructional Coach is responsible for enhancing the pedagogy of our middle school English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers, which encompasses all teachers and courses associated with these content areas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience collaborating with teachers instructionally, as well as an evident 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.

As with all 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 

• Collaborate with teachers to ensure research-informed best practices in classroom instruction
• Help create humanities-based teaching and learning targets for each teacher and course
• Employ current pedagogies, including, but not limited to, Understanding By Design and other authentic assessment practices
• Develop innovative curriculum to integrate technology intentionally and appropriately, alongside teachers
• Host and instruct various professional development learning opportunities for faculty and staff, including individualized, goal-oriented teaching plans for faculty
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset
• Participate collaboratively in grade-level, department, division, and all-school teams
• Serve on the MS Student Support Team
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Motivate and engage teachers and students
• Delight in teaching middle school faculty and children in the middle school years
• Model and guide teachers and students in Christ-like values and character development
• May teach one grade/class of middle school ELA or Social Studies
• May serve as an advisor to nine to ten students in the same grade as your teaching assignment
• May sponsor a middle school activity or club

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 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 humanities-based coursework and 12 hours of educational courses OR teaching certification for humanities and/or the grade-level applying
• Full-time teaching experience of at least three years
• Able to conform to established policies and procedures and to address issues in a manner that is consistent with existing guidelines for the program
• Successful completion of background checks and verification

Preferred Education/Experience

• A master’s degree in humanities-based coursework, curriculum and instruction, or instructional leadership
• Full-time teaching experience of at least five years
• Demonstrated experience working with teachers in a coaching role

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as the Middle School Counselor beginning August 2023. The Middle School Counselor has the principal task of collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students with academic, social/emotional, or behavioral challenges as they become competent and independent learners within the ROBS school environment. This is accomplished through the facilitation of appropriate levels of academic, social/emotional, and behavioral support; development and maintenance of a system to monitor student progress; and the establishment of an effective communication system among faculty, staff, parents, and students. In addition, the Middle School Counselor supports the character program by creating and managing the Advisory lessons. 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 an Instructional Coach, Department Chairs, Learning Specialists, an Assistant Division Head, a Division Head, and the Associate Heads of School for Academics and 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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students as a short-term intervention
• Create advisory lessons and collaborate with grade-level advisors to address wellness of the whole child
• Provide classroom observations requested by teachers/parents for social/emotional concerns within the classroom setting
• Provide ongoing collaboration with teachers and parents on educational, social/emotional, or behavioral interventions for students with difficulties
• Monitor students with challenges during transitions, especially between grade levels
• Maintain a robust network of local and outside professionals for student/family referrals
• Serves as the liaison for outside mental health providers
• Work collaboratively with ROBS faculty and staff, Student Support Team, and outside service providers
• Participate collaboratively in parent, grade-level, divisional, and all-school team meetings
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing

A successful candidate will

• Be a dedicated Christian with an active walk of faith
• Have a master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Have at least three years’ experience in school counseling
• Have and maintain applicable licensure/certification relevant to the field
• Have a history of successful collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside professionals
• Have a commitment to active personal growth and professional development
• Maintain strict adherence to ethical standards of state and national associations

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative physical education teacher and coach to join our ROBS team beginning August 2023.

This position leads physical education classes for lower and middle school students and has the responsibility for developing students understanding of the relationship between exercise and a healthy body, good habits around physical fitness, and knowledge and motor skills through individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports. This position is a collaborative member of a dedicated physical education and athletic department.

In addition, this position will be responsible for coaching multiple sports which may include volleyball, field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse in up to three sport seasons.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education to students in K-8 grade
• Provide coaching in multiple sports in up to three sport seasons
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Employ current pedagogies and deliver innovative curriculum
• Embrace lifelong learning and growth mindset for adults and students alike
• Participate collaboratively in departmental 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 elementary and middle school years

Qualifications

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 hours in physical education and 12 hours of educational courses OR teaching certification for physical education
• Expertise and experience in one or more of the coaching areas listed above
• At least two years’ full-time teaching and/or coaching experience preferred
• A team player who is selfless and humble
• Successful completion of background checks and verification
• Able to conform to established policies and procedures and to address issues in a manner that is consistent with existing guidelines of the program
• Able to maintain strong, appropriate relationships with others and maintain positive role modeling at all times

River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative early-career educator to join our team as a Hogan Middle School Teaching Fellow beginning August 2023. Thanks to a generous grant, Hogan Teaching Fellowships are designed to provide one year of classroom experience and mentoring to talented young educators of color.

The Middle School Fellow will teach under the supervision of a department chair or other mentor teacher. Depending on the teaching assignments, the Fellow will co-plan classes with the department chair, the mentor, and/or a teacher who teaches the same course. The Middle School Fellow will work in various classrooms over the year to provide exposure to different age groups, more teaching styles, and different courses within the discipline. Although a background in education is not required for Hogan Fellows, teaching certification may be preferred. This position reports to the Head of Middle School. All faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty, including an instructional coach, a counselor, a learning specialist, the Assistant Division Head, the 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in multiple classrooms to gain a breadth of teaching experiences
• Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
• Motivate and engage students
• Delight in teaching children
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for students and adults alike
• Support multiple teachers in all aspects of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management
• Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking
• Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
• 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

Qualifications

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• A bachelor’s degree
• Less than two years’ teaching experience
• Self-identification as a person of color
• Successful completion of background checks and verification

Prime Time instructors supervise students in our after-school program, which is known as Prime Time. Instructors work closely together as part of the Prime Time team. Hours are 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. or 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday during the 2021-22 school year. Compensation is hourly. Responsibilities vary depending on the age of the students, but require planning and executing a program in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the School, including supervision of homework, snack, outdoor activities, and age-appropriate games and arts and crafts activities.

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. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years of age, and a vibrant Christian spiritual life. Please submit a completed employment application and a copy of your resume.

Thank you for your interest in River Oaks Baptist School. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Director of After-School Programs Traci Callender at tcallender@robs.org.

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:

• High school diploma
• At least 30 hours college course work
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents, colleagues and administrators