Employment

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12^th grade.  With over 30 years of strong history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in The Woodlands Texas area. 

Position Title:                Payroll and Business Office Assistant (Shared Services Coordinator) 

FLSA Classification:     Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To:                   Director of HR & Director of Business Office/Controller 

Status:                            Full-Time

Work Schedule:            M-F (7:30AM-4:00PM)

Essential Functions – General Administration:

Office Operations: Coordinate and execute daily business office operations utilizing strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive clerical support (including data entry, record-keeping, and routing communications) for the Human Resources, Business Office, and broader Shared Services leadership.

Workflow Management: Successfully balance conflicting priorities to manage shifting workflows, meet critical administrative deadlines, and ensure the timely completion of essential projects.

Community Relations: Serve as a professional representative of the Human Resources and Business Offices, developing positive relationships across the TWCA community through clear and effective verbal and written communication.

Mission Alignment: Uphold TWCA’s mission, vision, and core values as outlined by the Governance Board, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Human Resources and Business Office - Specific Functions:

• Maintain absolute discretion, integrity, and strict confidentiality regarding all employee, payroll, student, and business office files and records in compliance with school policies and legal regulations.

• Assist with the accurate processing of biweekly and monthly payroll.
• Coordinate directly with HR and supervisors to track timekeeping data, attendance, and approved pay changes.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable payroll procedures and employment regulations.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date human resources files, records, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure all required documents are collected, verified, and filed appropriately.
• Responsible for onboarding new employees, including collecting and verifying employment documentation, entering employee information into the payroll system, maintaining accurate personnel records, and ensuring all new hire data is processed in a timely and confidential manner
• Assist with the coordination and execution of new hire orientation.

• Input and update financial data accurately across various institutional databases and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate the purchasing of goods and services in strict accordance with the school’s established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Deliver, route, and file financial statements and operational reports for the Director of Business Office/Controller.

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in related fields.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of standard clerical/administrative procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.
• Experience using Paycom preferred,
• Outstanding use of English in all written, verbal, and digital correspondence.
• Highly organized and efficient with an ability to manage a range of objectives and to execute multiple objectives concurrently.
• Ability to think critically, work collaboratively, and respect confidentiality.

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church. 
• Commit to personal spiritual development.  
• Serve as a positive Christian role model to students and pursue Christ-like behavior. 
• Be a responsible steward of TWCA’s resources and personally support TWCA’s fundraising efforts at a level as able. 

• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work in standard office conditions and climate.
• Perform in a sometimes-stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Hear and understand speech at normal office levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal offices, outdoors, and on the telephone.

Although this position is expected to be performed on campus, Employee may be required to work remotely or engage in telework activity as determined in the employer’s sole discretion.  

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion.  Further, Employee’s duties may be revised by the School based on its changing needs.

Please click on “Employment Application” below and indicate position preferred in the appropriate field.  Complete all areas of the application for consideration.  TWCA offers an excellent compensation package comparable to Conroe ISD.  

The Woodlands Christian Academy

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12^th grade.  With over 30 years of strong history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in The Woodlands, Texas area. 

Position Title: Upper School English Teacher

Reports To:  Head of Upper School

Status:  Full-Time

Work Schedule: M-F (7:30AM-4:00PM)

Position Purpose

The Upper School Biology Teacher is responsible for providing instruction and guiding students to explore and understand important concepts in science.  The teacher will create engaging lessons, explain complex concepts, and enrich classroom time through experiments. Students will be challenged to problem solve by gathering evidence to support ideas or decisions using the scientific method.  The candidate will also facilitate healthy debates and engaging classroom discussions. The teacher will implement project-based learning to provide an authentic learning experience.  The ideal candidate will have Biology/AP Biology teaching experience and a passion to teach and disciple young adults in education.  The teacher, under the direction of the Head of Upper School is responsible for teaching assigned content, managing student behavior, supporting students’ emotional and academic needs, evaluating student learning profile and learning needs, and establishing class activities, lessons, routines, and procedures to provide the optimal learning of all students.

 Essential Functions:

•    Teaches content and skills in assigned content area(s).

•    Communicates material to students in a confident and clear manner, responds to student questions, provides interactive lessons, and otherwise ensures students’ optimal learning.

•    Appropriately manages classroom and students, providing proper supervision regarding student conduct and interaction.

•    Communicates effectively with parents, including via report cards, conferences, and email; timely responds to any concerns raised by parents or others.

•    Attends and participates in required faculty meetings.

•    Attends and participates meaningfully in grade level field trips.

•    Attends and participates meaningfully in occasional functions out of the normal workday, evening and weekend such as Beyond the Wall trips.

•    Performs hall duty as assigned, watching for and addressing inappropriate student interactions and reporting any concerning behavior to Administration.

•    Responds appropriately in the event of an emergency, ensuring that students are safe and following safety guidelines.

•    Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field.

•    Successful teaching experience in field preferred.

•    Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

•    Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

•    Ability to independently supervise 20 or more students.

•    Ability to handle emergency situations, fire drills, and communications as necessary or appropriate for the safety of the students and school.

Additional Qualifications:

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

•    Commit to personal spiritual development. 

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

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

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The ideal candidate can:

•    Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

•    Work in standard office conditions and climate.

•    Work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events, as needed.

•    Perform in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

•    Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

•    Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Although this position is expected to be performed on campus, Employee may be required to work remotely or engage in telework activity as determined in the employer’s sole discretion.  Well qualified candidates can expect a compensation package that is competitive with Conroe ISD.

Please click on “Employment Application” below and indicate position interested in as “Middle School Science” where prompted.  Please complete all areas of the application and attach current resume.

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12^th grade.  With over 30 years of strong history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in The Woodlands Texas area. 

Position Title:                College and Academic Advisor

FLSA Classification:     Exempt

Reports To:              Upper School Principal  

Status:                            Full-Time

Work Schedule:            M-F (7:30AM-4:00PM) and events as needed

Position Purpose

The Upper School Academic/College Advisor is responsible for developing and managing the academic and college advisory programs and promoting the activities/culture for high school students of The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA).

Essential Functions:

• Establish positive and professional relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, visitors, vendors, and administration. 
• Integrate Biblical principles when working with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Respond to immediate needs of clients and/or visitors courteously.
• Regularly attend and participate in TWCA functions.
• Provide written performance evaluations of the Administrative Assistant position.
• Assist in the annual planning and budgeting for the College and Academic Advising Department in accordance with the Business Office policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Processes college applications for seniors, submitting application information in Maia, managing transcripts, letters of recommendation and searches.
• Schedules college representative visits on campus throughout the year.
• Organizes and hosts college workshop including college reps, parents and students for the greater Houston area.
• Co-leads event planning for Senior Application Workshops, College Fair, College Night, College Celebration Day, Graduation, Senior Retreat, and Senior Sunrise.
• Coordinate meetings with students and families regarding college planning.
• Conduct timely/routine research to update college admissions data for student advisement.
• Personalized college visit recommendations through one-on-one meetings and other forms of correspondence.
• Continue to build relationships with university admissions representatives.

• Develop academic four-year plans for students to ensure optimal student success and manage individual academic four-year plans for students and families.
• Provide educational tracking of assigned grade levels including but not limited to GPA, quarterly course progression As needed, will meet with students and families who are struggling academically.
• Test coordinator for PSAT/SAT/ACT for 9^th-11^th grade students.
• Work with the registrar to handle any transcript/report card issues before submission to universities, etc.
• Create and host 101- rising 9^th grade night as an onboarding event for incoming freshmen.
• Serve with the upper school administrative team to support all student life events.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advance degree preferred.
• State Teaching Certification and/or Assistant Administrator Certification from current TWCA accrediting agency preferred..
• High school teaching experience, with experience in academic and college advisory role.
• Membership in applicable professional academic and college associations.
• Highly relational with students, parents, and staff, a community builder.
• Outstanding use of English in all written, verbal, and digital correspondence.
• Highly organized with an ability to manage a range of objectives and to execute multiple objectives concurrently.
• Ability to think critically, work collaboratively, respect confidentiality, and use data to make informed decisions in the best interest of the high school students.

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
• Commit to personal spiritual development. 
• Serve as a positive Christian role model to students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
• Be a responsible steward of TWCA’s resources and personally support TWCA’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work in standard office conditions and climate.
• Work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events, as needed.
• Perform in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Although this position is expected to be performed on campus, Employee may be required to work remotely or engage in telework activity as determined in the employer’s sole discretion. 

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion.  Further, Employee’s duties may be revised by the School based on its changing needs.

 Please click on the "Employment Application" below and indicate the position applying for as “College & Academic Advisor” and complete all areas of the application for consideration.  TWCA offers a competitive compensation package comparable to Conroe ISD.

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade. With 30 years of strong history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in The Woodlands Texas area.

Position Title: School Concessions Worker
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Status: Part-Time / Seasonal
Work Schedule: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and occasionally holidays based on the school’s event schedule.

Position Purpose

The Concessions Worker is responsible for supporting school programs and events by providing friendly, fast, and accurate service to students, families, and visitors while assisting with food preparation, point-of-sale transactions, cleanliness, inventory restocking, and safe concession operations to promote the mission, vision, and ends goals of The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA).

Essential Functions

Customer Service and Food Service

• Greet guests in a polite, professional, and enthusiastic manner to ensure a positive experience for students, families, and visitors.
• Prepare and serve concession items such as popcorn, hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, and beverages in accordance with food safety and health guidelines.
• Provide fast, friendly, and accurate service during school events.

Point-of-Sale and Transactions

• Operate a point-of-sale system or register to take orders and process credit card and other cashless transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Learn and effectively use Square or other cashless POS systems as needed.

Sanitation, Cleaning, and Safety

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation throughout concession operations.
• Clean and maintain counters, grills, popcorn machines, equipment, floors, and surrounding work areas.
• Sweep, mop, and handle trash removal as needed.
• Follow all food handling, health, safety, and school safety policies and procedures.

Inventory, Setup, and Communication

• Restock food, beverage, and concession supply items from storage before, during, and after events.
• Assist with event setup and closing procedures, including opening concession areas, turning on equipment, cleaning, and securing operations at the end of the night.
• Report broken equipment, maintenance concerns, or low inventory levels to the Director of Food Service immediately.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service or customer service is preferred, but not required.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and occasionally holidays based on the school’s event schedule.
• Must possess a valid Food Handler’s Permit/Certification or be willing to obtain one within one week of hire.
• Ability to learn and operate a cashless POS/Square system.
• Ability to work well on a team, including alongside parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume setting under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Regular and punctual attendance required.

Additional Qualifications

• Serve as a positive representative of TWCA in all interactions with students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain professionalism in working with the public and other school personnel.
• Be a responsible steward of TWCA resources and equipment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The ideal candidate can:

• Stand and walk for long periods of time, including entire shifts.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull inventory, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 30–50 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and handle varied temperatures, including warm areas near cooking equipment.
• Bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout concession and storage areas as needed.

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion. Further, Employee’s duties may be revised by the School based on its changing needs.

Please navigate to www.twca.net/about/employment to complete an application then click on “Employment Application” and complete all areas of the application.