Employment

The Awty International School seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School. 

CLICK HERE to apply online.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Awty International School is the largest independent school in Houston with more than 1,700 students from over 50 different countries and more than 300 staff members.

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

The ultimate goal of the Executive Assistant is to support both the Head of School and the Chief Impact Officer to maximize efficiency of time and efforts for the operations and interest of the school. We are looking for someone who is intelligent, forward thinking, and organized and can help organize the Head of School’s and Chief Impact Officer’s daily schedule and other activities.

This person will frequently be the face of the school and the Head of School’s representation, as s/he will be the first interface for communications in the Head of School’s and Chief Impact Officer’s respective offices. The Executive Assistant must be gracious and able to handle requests and concerns from students, parents, and staff members calmly and effectively while keeping the school leadership updated.

The Executive Assistant will sit in on high-level administrative meetings and while s/he is there for Administrative purposes, s/he should be comfortable offering his/her ideas. If there were any commitments made in the meetings, ideally the Executive Assistant would follow up with the appropriate person to ensure their completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate would be trilingual in English, Spanish, and French. The second choice would be English and French and the third choice would be English and Spanish. Bilingualism is not mandatory. The Executive Assistant must be adept with Microsoft Office Suite, Google suite, and Zoom video conferencing. The ability to maintain confidentiality and to graciously support all in the community is a must.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Current work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during the school year and 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. during the summer months. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate the Board meeting schedule. The schedule is flexible.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive
• Vacation: two weeks in the first year and increases to 17 days in the third year.
• Three additional weeks when the school is closed (two weeks around Christmas and the week of July 4)
• Generous benefit package (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Retirement Account - Awty contributes 5% of the salary each year (after a two-year waiting period) and the employee has the ability to contribute as well.
• Free lunch from a fabulous food service company
• Free parking

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reports directly to the Head of School and Chief Impact Officer and assists in the daily responsibilities to lead the school and its multicultural community.
• Supports the work of the Head of School and Chief Impact Officer by organizing their calendars, preparing materials for meetings or events, and managing all of the logistical needs.
• Coordinates office activities and duties (i.e. regular meetings, outside visitors, reports). Interacts and corresponds with parents, employees, trustees, outside contributors, international organizations, and vendors for matters under responsibilities of Head of School and Chief Impact Officer. Reports on activities as appropriate. Serves as the representative for the Head of School and Chief Impact Officer in greeting and managing the many people who interact with the respective offices.
• Organizes and maintains yearly schedules for most all school meetings (staff, board/committees, division heads, administrative, etc.) including off-site meetings when necessary.
• Contributes pertinent information to the internal weekly newsletter, as well as the community newsletter as appropriate.
• Participates in appropriate administrative meetings and manages follow-up from these meetings.
• Responsible for safekeeping of official documents: bylaws, articles of incorporation, dual agreements (MLF, Dutch program, etc.) and provides documentation to Senior staff and board members when necessary.
• Updates and maintains: Board policy manual, strategic plan/implementation, organizational charts, and several school calendars. Develops and implements procedures and timelines for administration's input and updates to such materials. Finalizes such documents. Posts for public information as per accreditation requirements. Provides copies of specific policies or supporting documentation to Senior Staff or Board members when necessary.
• Coordinates and maintains pertinent information for parents and staff on the school website (summaries of meetings, events for school calendar, etc.) in accord with Head of School.
• Member of the Admin team and crisis team for emergency procedures.
• Liaison for head's office with outside parties including high-level dignitaries and guests for international events. Coordinates development of such events with school's departments.
• Manages budgets, including the Head of School’s expense accounts, and works with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller to review budget projections and needs.
• Makes travel arrangements for the Head of School and Chief Impact Officer, and supports group conference registrations and logistics.
• Works efficiently and effectively with the various departments of the school to advance coordination of schoolwide endeavors.
• Writes drafts of letters or other documents for the Head of School and Chief Impact Officer upon request.
• Provides tech support for the Head of School and Chief Impact Officer, particularly in report layout and design, spreadsheet creation, and in creating PowerPoint presentations.

Board Reporting Secretary:

• Attends board meetings, prepares minutes for the Board Secretary’s review, and distributes as required.
• Responsible for upkeep and safekeeping of board official documents (minutes, strategic plans, mission statements, policy manual, bylaws, presentations, signed board forms) as per contingency plan and school or accreditation requirements.
• Assists Head of School with board duties by providing background information and official documents on board policies and major board decisions.
• Designs, manages, and maintains the board portal on the school website.
• Designs and manages board directory and relative board documents (board information, committee lists, and meeting dates). Develops and maintains board calendar for meetings, events, and committee memberships. Helps some committee chairs with logistical planning for their meetings.
• Provides background information on board policies and board composition / term limits to Board or Head of School when required.
• Designs and maintains database to keep track of trustees’ terms, voting status as per Board Policy Manual. Provides such information when required by the Chair or Head of School.
• Supports the work of Board Committees (currently Committee on Trustees and Risk Committee) when they are staffed by either the Head of School or Chief Impact Officer.

Direct inquiries to Darcie Durham, Chief Impact Officer.

The Awty International School seeks a Lower School L2 English (ESL) Teacher for a full-time position in 1st-5th grade.

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

Required Qualifications

• BA or equivalent in English, Elementary Education or related field
• Native-speaker proficiency in target instructional language (English)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years full-time teaching experience.
• 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 several classes in English, including undertaking appropriate lesson preparation and assessing and evaluating students as necessary.
2. Collaborating with other L2 language teachers (French and Spanish, and English) who are teaching the same grade or course.

3. Attending and positively contributing to department, faculty, grade and division meetings as scheduled by the Division Head and whole school meetings as appropriate.

4. Performing snack, lunch, recess and other teacher duties.

5. Contributing to the wider life of the School in areas such as special projects and presentations, service learning, admissions, and by attending student events, Open House, prospective parent meetings, and other school and parent meetings.

6. Maintaining an in-depth familiarity with the appropriate curricula and current teaching trends and developments.

To Apply:

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

Direct inquiries (cover letter and references) to Stanley Way, L2 Language Supervisor for French English and Spanish (1st-5th grade) and Head of the Early Learning  (PK3 to 1st grade). 

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 seeks an Upper School Science Teacher to teach Biology and Chemistry for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. The school is looking for an experienced teacher comfortable teaching Biology and Chemistry across a variety of grade levels. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to and experience teaching in a diverse, multicultural environment.

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

Click here to apply online.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or equivalent in a science field, preferably with some Biology and/or Chemistry in the degree

Ideal Candidate:

• Three years’ teaching experience in 6-12 grades
• A Master’s Degree with a concentration in Science, plus a teaching (or Education) qualification
• Bilingual, preferably in English and French*
• Experience teaching Upper School Biology and/or Chemistry (at AP and/or IB Levels)
• Experience teaching in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Comfortable designing and supervising labs and hands-on learning experiences
• Has experience with and is committed to a rigorous academic program

*It is anticipated that some classes will be in French program; the course may be taught in English. We want individuals who can work collaboratively in a culture that promotes academic rigor and success for all its students. We will consider all qualified candidates who have a demonstrated ability to be an exceptional teacher.

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

Direct inquiries to Thomas Oden.

The Awty International School seeks a Bilingual Lower School Physical Education Teacher for a part-time position in 1st-4th grade for the 2021-2022 school year.

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or equivalent in Physical Education or related field
• Native-speaker proficiency in target instructional language (Spanish)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years full-time teaching experience
• 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:
• Effectively teaching several PE classes in Spanish, including undertaking appropriate lesson preparation and assessing and evaluating students as necessary.
• Collaborating with other PE teachers who are teaching the same course.
• Attending and positively contributing to department, faculty, grade and division meetings as scheduled by the Division Head and whole school meetings as appropriate.
• Performing snack, lunch, recess and other teacher duties.
• 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.
• Maintaining an in-depth familiarity with the appropriate curricula and current teaching trends and developments.

TO APPLY:

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

Direct inquiries (cover letter, CV, references) to Tim Long, Head of Lower School and Stanley Way, Head of the Early Learning.

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

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

CLICK HERE to apply online.

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.

The Awty International School is looking for a skilled Buildings & Grounds Worker and a 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.

CLICK HERE to apply online or fax your resume by fax to 713-341-4429.

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 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 has an immediate opening for a full-time Bus Driver.

Click here to apply online.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class - CDL with "P" and "S" endorsements
• Have and maintain a safe and violation free driving record.
• Be at least 21 years old
• Random drug testing is required
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have an annual physical examination, required

Primary duties include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Transport students, helping with maintenance tasks
• To provide safe, efficient transportation for students to and from their school activities, during and after school.
• Nights, weekends and overnight driving required.

You may also send your resume by fax to 713-341-4429.

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

The Awty International School, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age, or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty, staff and administration as well as among students.

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.

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

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.