Employment | Heritage School of Texas

Education

Teacher Education

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of teaching experience are strongly preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts and call
Teacher Certification required
Academic Language Therapy training preferred, but not required
Ability to teach well, as demonstrated by references required
Mastery of subject matters to be taught, as demonstrated by references, education, and student achievement

Personal Qualities

Teacher Personal Qualities

Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
Godly character (pastoral and other character references may be required)
Membership or regular attendance at a local church
Views teaching as a high calling
Self-educator and lifetime learner
Understanding of and agreement with the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Heritage School of Texas
Teachable and committed to grow, learn, and develop new understanding and skills
Understanding of and ability to articulate biblical worldview
Ability to integrate biblical worldview into all subject matters to be studied
Heart for children, ability to interact with and lead children, strong desire to see children learn well, to know God, and to love God

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.”

Psalm 127:3

Education

Teacher’s Aide Education

Bachelor’s degree
Special Education Certified preferred however experience in Special Education considered
Two years of teaching experience are strongly preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts and call
Ability to teach well, as demonstrated by references required
Mastery of subject matters to be taught, as demonstrated by references, education, and student achievement

Personal Qualities

Teacher’s Aide Personal Qualities

Credible profession of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
Godly character (pastoral and other character references may be required)
Membership or regular attendance at a local church
Gift of teaching
Views teaching as a high calling
Self-educator and lifetime learner
Well-spoken, with excellent grammar, diction, and vocabulary
Understanding of and agreement with the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Heritage School of Texas
Teachable and committed to grow, learn, and develop new understanding and skills
Understanding of and ability to articulate biblical worldview
Ability to integrate biblical worldview into all subject matters to be studied
Heart for children, ability to interact with and lead children, strong desire to see children learn well, to know God, and to love God

“The people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern.”

Max Lucado

Employment Application

Instructions & Position Requirements

Dear Applicant:
We sincerely appreciate your interest in Heritage School of Texas (“Heritage” or the “School”). Heritage is looking for dedicated employees to join our school family who meet the following criteria:

Employees who are committed Christians, active in their local church and growing in their personal walk with Christ.
Employees who desire to work in a private, independent, conservative, classical Christian school.
Employees who see their role as an opportunity to disciple and nurture children and help them develop godly character.
Employees who have a passion for their areas and the ability to communicate effectively to students.
Employees whose personal lifestyle and character is above reproach.

Sincerely,
The Heritage Board

All Applicants

The School is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment pursuant to applicable laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership or application for membership in a uniformed military service. Because Heritage School of Texas is a non-profit religious organization, it does reserve the right to hire and employ individuals who share its Christian beliefs and who agree to adhere to the principles and doctrines in its Statement of Faith.

This online application must be completed in full. Please answer every question. Please include copies of official transcripts (college level and above) and a current resume. If you are applying for a teaching or administrative position, also include a copy of your state teaching/administrative certificate(s). All applications are kept on file for three years, so please notify us of any changes in your address or phone number and we will update your application. In addition, ALL Applicants for full-time positions must provide a copy of a valid drivers license, a social security card, and a completed W-4(Part-time or Substitute Teaching Applicants must provide a completed W-9).

Teaching Applicants

In order to be hired by Heritage for a teaching position, you must have at least one degree at the Bachelor’s level or above. In addition, one of the three requirements listed below must be met.
1) You must have a current state teaching certificate in the subject area or grade level, which you would be teaching. Your Certification may come from any state, NOT just Texas.
OR
2) You must have a degree/major in the subject area of grade level, which you would be teaching.
OR
3) If you are not certified and do not have a degree/major in the teaching area in which you are interested, you may apply. However, you must have other teaching and/or related experiences, which qualify you for the position along with a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.

All applicants…

Click here to fill out the Employment Application Form

(You may complete your application in stages by clicking on the “Save and Resume” button at the bottom of the application.)

Ready for More Information?

The Heritage School of Texas looks forward to discussing your child and their learning profile. Please contact the school at 214-295-4569 or email for more information.