Employment

The Awty International School seeks a Lower School Spanish Teacher for a full-time position in grades 1 through 5 for the 2020-2021 school year.

At Awty, we believe 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 Spanish, Elementary 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, admissions, 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:

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 the Lower School

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

If you would like to be considered for future Lower School teaching openings at The Awty International School, please complete this online application and upload your resume and perhaps a cover letter.

Direct inquiries can also be made to Tim Long, Head of Lower School

Common Positions in Lower School (2nd through 5th grades):

• Self-contained Homeroom Teacher (English and/or Spanish)
• Second Language (L2) Teacher (English, Spanish, and/or French)

Desired Qualifications:

• BA or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• At least three years full-time teaching experience in a Primary School setting.
• International and independent school experience preferred

We reserve the right to consider only those applications that are made to open positions.

At Awty, we believe 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 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 the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs, or in its employment practices.

If you would like to be considered for future Lower School teaching openings at The Awty International School, please complete this online application and upload your resume and perhaps a cover letter.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Direct inquiries can also be made to Head of Lower School Tim Long.

Common Positions in Lower School (2nd through 5th grades):

• Self-contained Homeroom Teacher (English and/or Spanish)
• Second Language (L2) Teacher (English, Spanish and/or French)

Desired Qualifications:

• BA or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• At least three years full-time teaching experience in a Primary school setting.
• International and independent school experience preferred.

We reserve the right to consider only those applications that are made to open positions.

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.

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 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.