Employment

HS Math:

Job Description

The Woodlands Christian Academy, located approximately 20 miles north of Houston, continues to be blessed with a season of tremendous growth, and is accepting applications for a High School Math teacher.

Prior teaching experience at the high school level is strongly preferred.

Understanding the essential nature of establishing positive/encouraging/ joyful relationships with middle school students, parents, colleagues, and administration is a must!

Other Responsibilities:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.

• Attend faculty devotions and commit to prayer for the school community.

• Serve as a positive Christian role model to our students and pursue Christ-like behavior.

• Be a responsible steward of the school’s resources and personally support the school’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

MS Science:

Job Description

The Woodlands Christian Academy, located approximately 20 miles north of Houston, continues to be blessed with a season of tremendous growth, and is accepting applications for a Middle School Science teacher.

The opening is for 7th grade, and the focus is on Life Science. The position also includes a section of Robotics or another STEM-type elective assignment.

Prior teaching experience at the middle school level is strongly preferred.

Understanding the essential nature of establishing positive/encouraging/ joyful relationships with middle school students, parents, colleagues, and administration is a must!

Other Responsibilities:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.

• Attend faculty devotions and commit to prayer for the school community.

• Serve as a positive Christian role model to our students and pursue Christ-like behavior.

• Be a responsible steward of the school’s resources and personally support the school’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Dean of Students:

Job Description

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade. With a strong 25-year history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in the north Houston area. 

We are currently seeking a Dean of Students – Middle and High School 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Dean of Students works with the Principal in carrying out the school’s academic and behavior programs. As a professional educator, the Dean of Students understands and responds to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. The Dean of Students provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development. The Dean of Students works cooperatively with the Principal, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate.

The Dean of Students works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the principal. The work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school policies and regulations, direction of the Principal, and performance standards. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate the ability to work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs. Coordinates, facilitates and implements disciplinary intervention steps, processes with staff, working closely with the Principal.

Attends and participates in various leadership team meetings and other meetings as assigned. Must possess the ability to interpret attendance data accurately. Contacts students and parents to discuss attendance irregularities.

Coordinates implementation of parent involvement as well as school sponsored events. Assists with school-wide and event supervision.

Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and as assigned.

Assists the Principal in providing instructional leadership to the school.

Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints.

Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.

Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters, calls parents, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.

Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church
• Attend faculty devotions and commit to prayer for the school community.
• Serve as a positive Christian role model to our students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
• Be a responsible steward of the school’s resources and personally support the school’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.

HR/Payroll Administrator:

Job Description

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade. With a strong 25-year history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in the north Houston area.

We are currently seeking a HR/Payroll Administrator to join us and undertake a variety of HR/Payroll duties. You will be part of an ambitious company working on different functions such as recruiting, payroll, benefits, etc. Candidate should be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter with three to five years of related experience. Computer skills required for Word, Excel and Outlook as well as payroll systems.

Essential Job Functions:

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities HR:

• Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS.
• Files documents into appropriate employee files.
• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.
• Prepares new-employee files.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, and holiday parties.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Other job duties as required.

Duties/Responsibilities Payroll:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees hourly rates, salaries, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, termination, and changes to pay rates.
• Other job duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Fundamental knowledge base comes from education in general principles and practices of the human resources area and the equivalent work experience. Requires: 3-5 years of related professional human resources/payroll experience.

Nurse Substitute:

Job Description

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade. With a strong 25-year history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in the north Houston area.

We are currently seeking a Substitute Nurse

Accepting applications for day-to-day substitute nurse. Responsibilities include first aid, dispensing medication, symptom evaluation and treatment of students.

Essential Job Functions:

· Communicate with parents regarding injuries, illnesses, other visits to the nurse as needed

· Administer daily and as needed and prescribed medications (inhalers, antibiotics)

· Communicate with administrators regarding student health/emotional concerns

Additional Responsibilities Include but not limited to: 

· Assist in collection of immunization, Medication Authorization, and other medical forms necessary for attendance

· Provide nursing care as needed to School Events

Required Qualifications: (Skills, experience, education/certification, etc.)

· Current RN or LVN license

· Experience as a school nurse, or pediatrics in a physician or hospital setting.

· Proficient computer and word processing/Excel skills

Physical Demands: 

· Must be able to lift 40lbs

Job Type: Temporary

Team Teacher:

Job Description

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade.  With a strong 25-year history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in the north Houston area. 

We are currently seeking Team Teacher

Lower School Team (Assistant) Teacher - various grades

• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
• Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades
• Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment, such as computers
• Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips

Education and experience

• Some college preferred
• Experience working with young children
• Experience working in school setting

Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters, calls parents, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.

Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church
• Attend faculty devotions and commit to prayer for the school community.
• Serve as a positive Christian role model to our students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
• Be a responsible steward of the school’s resources and personally support the school’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.