Employment

The Awty International School has an opening for a Kindergarten English Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. The position is full-time teaching two sections of kindergarten students on alternate days. An English-speaking assistant works with the teacher. Class sizes range from 15-19 students.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, plus teaching certification in Early Childhood Education.
• At least three years full-time teaching experience in a preschool setting, strongly preferred.
• Native-speaker English proficiency.
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is a desirable, though not required.
• International and independent school experience preferred.

Applicants must:

• Possess excellent teaching skills appropriate for young children
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of interactive methodologies
• Prepare and implement appropriate class work for the development of language, motor, and cognitive skills
• Follow the School’s guidelines and curriculum
• Include activities to develop cross-cultural understanding
• Demonstrate professional strengths of gentleness, nurturing, respectfulness, consistency
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to early childhood social, emotional and intellectual development within an international school setting

THE ROLE

The role of a teacher at the School includes the following:

1. Effectively teaching two classes in English, including undertaking appropriate lesson preparation, assessing, and evaluating students as necessary.
2. Collaborating with another kindergarten French teacher who is the dual language partner
3. Attending and positively contributing to faculty, grade and division meetings as scheduled by the Division Head and whole school meetings as appropriate.
4. Performing snack, lunch, recess and other preschool teacher duties.
5. Contributing to the wider life of the School in areas such as special projects and presentations, service learning, and by attending student events, Open House, prospective parent meetings, and other school and parent meetings. Also assisting with admissions testing.
6. Maintaining an in-depth familiarity with the appropriate curricula and current teaching trends and developments.

THE DUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

The Early Childhood Division at The Awty International School is a dual language (French/English or Spanish/English) program containing the following:

• Pre-Kindergarten 3/Petite Section
• Pre-Kindergarten 4/Moyenne Section
• Kindergarten/Grande Section

Students spend alternating full days in either:

• English/French instruction
• English/Spanish instruction

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

The position is offered as a one-year contract initially, with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Direct inquiries to Mr. Stanley Way, Head of Early Learning, at 832-731-5348.

The Awty International School has an immediate opening for a Secondary School Learning Support Specialist for grades six through twelve. Awty is looking for a talented, experienced and passionate individual who will support the school’s purpose. At Awty we seek to inspire learners through academic excellence, cultural diversity and multi-lingual fluency for a life of global impact.

This is a full-time position with principle duties and responsibilities in the secondary school with duties commencing ideally on July 1, 2019. The Coordinator will collaborate with all colleagues engaged with student support services for the sake of students in both the French Program and the International Program. Not intended to be a pull-out program, learning support services will focus on development of differentiated instructional strategies which optimize all students’ ability to successfully complete the set programs.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field; graduate degree preferred
• Demonstrated and recognized experience as a secondary school learning support specialist

Ideal Candidate:

• Graduate degree with professional certification
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
• Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
• Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader community
• Proven success as a leader in program development
• Has an additional language – preferably Spanish or French

Position Details:

• Collaborate and meet regularly with Division Heads
• Liaise with Primary School and French Program Counterparts
• Attend a variety of school events
• Participate in annual Fall Trips overnight
• Report to Dean of Faculty

The salary is competitive. Benefits include medical insurance, a dental plan, retirement contributions, disability and life insurance.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

Direct inquiries to Tom Beuscher, Head of Middle School, at 713-328-5812

The Awty International School is seeking a full-time Secondary Math Teacher for its pre-IB mathematics courses, 6th grade through 10th grade for the 2019-2020 school year and beyond. Courses to be taught will include some combination of Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

Click here to apply online.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A degree in Mathematics or Secondary Mathematics education

Ideal Candidate

• At least two years teaching experience working with students in grades 6 through 10.

Direct inquiries to Thomas Oden.

The salary is competitive. Benefits include medical insurance, a dental plan, retirement contributions, disability, life insurance, and most pleasantly, a prepared lunch every day.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

The Awty International School seeks a full-time 4th Grade Bilingual Homeroom Teacher (Spanish-English) for the 2019-2020 school year and beyond.

DESCRIPTION:  The ideal bilingual teacher will be able to deliver the 4th grade core curriculum (math, science, language arts, social studies) in English for the 2019-2020 school year and then in Spanish as of the 2020-2021 school year. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or equivalent in Elementary Education (or related field)
• Native or near-native proficiency in target instructional languages (English and Spanish).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years full-time teaching experience.
• Master degree in Elementary Education (or related field)
• Certification in elementary education and/or related subject area
• International and/or independent school experience

APPLICANTS SHOULD:

• Possess excellent teaching skills and pedagogy appropriate for young children
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the application of interactive methodologies and technology integration
• Be well versed in current research and best practices in teaching and learning
• Be able to integrate varied activities that develop language, motor, and cognitive skills into the daily educational experience of students
• Foster cross-cultural understanding within the classroom and curriculum
• Be able to create a positive learning environment that is rich in structure, developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous
• Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, childhood social, emotional and intellectual development within an international school setting

THE ROLE:  A teacher at The Awty International School is expected, but not limited to, the following expectations:

1. Effectively teaching multiple subjects in the target language (English and Spanish), including undertaking appropriate lesson preparation and assessing and evaluating students.
2. Collaborating with other teachers on the team in unit, lesson and event planning.
3. Attending and positively contributing to grade, faculty, division and all-school meetings as necessary.
4. Performing snack, lunch, recess and other supervision duties as required.
5. Contributing to the wider life of the school in areas such as special projects and presentations, field trips and service learning activities as well as attending curriculum nights, open houses, prospective parent meetings, and other school and parent events.

TO APPLY:  Click here to submit your application online.  All applicants should include a cover letter, updated resume and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor). 

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

The position is a one-year renewable contract, with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

The Awty International School is looking for a hard-working, dedicated professional HVAC Technician to join our staff. The individual in this role will be responsible for all HVAC and refrigeration for our two campuses. 

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Qualifications:

• Must have HVAC qualifications, licenses etc.
• Must have a minimum of five years of field experience relative to the troubleshooting, servicing, repairs, maintaining, installation and commissioning of a wide variety of HVAC equipment. 
• Must be familiar with large commercial facility equipment such as chillers, pumps, air handlers, split systems, fan coil units, hot water and chilled water applications. 
• Must be able to put in overtime and be available for emergency repairs.
• Must have good communication skills to be able to assist and meet with other vendors.  

The salary is competitive and the benefits are generous. Awty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, contact Maritza Ramos at 713-328-5863.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

The Awty International School is looking for a skilled Buildings & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Worker for its Department.

Qualifications:

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have repair skills
• Be able to have a flexible work schedule
• Must have good communication skills

Job Description:

• Heavy lifting
• Event set-up and tear-down
• Work order repairs
• Carpool assistance
• General cleaning
• See Physical Demands and Working Conditions online

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands:

Walk, look downward, turn neck, sit, bend, (frequently); stand, stoop, reach, push, pull (frequently); climb (frequently); grasp/manipulate tools, materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 100 pounds (frequently), carry under 100 pounds (occasionally), lift/carry to 75 pounds (occasionally) use seeing, hearing and speaking (continuous).

Working Conditions:

• Indoor classrooms, exposure to: student noise and music, odors of food and science projects, possible communicable diseases or unruly students.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, exposure to; temperatures, dust, pesticides and smoke (seasonally).
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Work intermittently in a traditional climate controlled office environment
• Work constantly in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the mutual dexterity to operate business related equipment and handle the work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Apply online at http://goo.gl/ytaACN or fax your resume by fax to 713-681-1669.

Competitive salary plus benefits. Awty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

The Awty International School has immediate openings for part-time and full-time Security Guards, armed and unarmed, for weekend and after-hours assignments.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Qualifications

• Meet Texas State Security Board Requirements
• Unarmed Guards: Current Level 2 certification
• Armed Guard: Current Level 3 certification
• Hold High School diploma or GED
• Have basic computer skills
• Have Prior security, military or law enforcement vocational training or experience
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Possess reliable transportation

The salary is competitive. Benefits (for full-time only) include medical insurance, a dental plan, retirement contributions, disability and life insurance.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

Direct inquires to Richard Schmitt at 713-686-4850.

Security Guard Job Description
Position: Security Guard
FSLA Classification: Nonexempt
Reports To: Security Director
Position Purpose: Provide campus security and safeguard students, employees, visitors and property.

Essential Functions

• Locks and unlocks campus and building entrances and exits.
• Provides security at campus and building entrances and exits; provides direction and information; provides security at events as needed.
• Ensures students have proper identification; ensures students leaving campus have proper authorization; reports unauthorized student departure.
• Checks parent and visitor identification and authorization information.
• Patrols school grounds and parking areas; observed employees, students and visitors in order to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitors campus for environmental hazards, illegal activities and vandalism; reports or takes corrective action as required by school policy.
• Ensures compliance with parking policy by checking permits and decals; issues citations as required.
• Assists persons with vehicle problems, such as having locked keys inside their cars or dead batteries.
• Assists with traffic flow during student drop-off and pickup periods; sets traffic control devices as necessary.
• Records information regarding security and monitoring activity; maintains logs and writes activity reports.
• Assists with safety training of school employees and students, as needed and required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by a minimum of six months previous security, military or enforcement vocational training or experience.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills for addressing potential conflicts.
• Requires successful completion of employment background screening and verification; requires valid state driver license if driving is required as part of job.
• The ability to take charge but deal professionally and calmly in emergency situations.
• The ability to analyze security and safety risks and make appropriate recommendations in a school setting.
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• The ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents, school administration and local law enforcement representatives.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
• Occasionally be able to lift, push, pull or carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more
• Be able to crawl, reach and occasionally run and drive a vehicle in the normal course of duties
• May deal with highly stressful situations in the normal course of duties
• Tasks are regularly performed with some risk of exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, and violences

On-call substitutes are needed to cover short-term Receptionist’s absences.

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Preferences:

• • Bilingual (English-French)
  • Prior switchboard experience
  • Familiarity with Awty’s personnel, operations and structure

This is not a full time position and there are no employment benefits.

• • $15 per hour

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

Qualified substitutes with experience teaching at all grade levels are needed to carry out lesson plans, supervise students during teachers' short-term absences.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Background check required.

Pre-K through Grade 5: APPLY ONLINE
Grades 6 through 12: APPLY ONLINE
French-Speaking (All grades): APPLY ONLINE

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.

Hours: 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Skills:

• Previous experience working with children
• Ability to establish a positive, supportive and working relationship
• Willingness to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Description:

Perform a variety of tasks and carry out instructional procedures for the after-school program. Duties include providing for the safety and security of the students while engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities and homework assistance.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Please direct inquiries to: Lara Afifi, Director of Awty Plus

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.