Houston Academy

Houston Academy is a premier, independent college preparatory school located in Dothan, Alabama.  Houston Academy is searching for a Lower and Middle School STEAM Teacher beginning in August 2023.    A LS and MS STEAM teacher at Houston Academy, first and foremost, loves children. The individual has responsibility for STEAM courses in grades K to 4, and STEAM and technology courses for students in grades 5 and 6.   Educational Requirements A Lower School Middle School STEAM Teacher should possess a minimum of a four-year degree and experience designing and implementing STEAM program. He/she should be an outstanding teacher with a recognized record of success in the classroom.   Job Duties:  ●      To plan, prepare and deliver instructional STEAM activities that facilitate active learning experiences; ●      To develop schemes of work and lesson plans; ●      To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in...

Houston Academy is a premier, independent college preparatory school located in Dothan, Alabama.  Houston Academy is searching for an Upper School Social Sciences Teacher beginning in August 2023. An US Social Sciences teacher at Houston Academy has responsibility for teaching primarily psychology and sociology courses for students in grades 9 through 12.  As a member of the Upper School Social Studies Department, the individual may also be called upon to teach other history courses as needed. Mission Statement An Upper School teacher at Houston Academy, first and foremost, loves children. An Upper School teacher has daily responsibility for the social, emotional, and educational well-being of children in his or her care. Consequently, a Houston Academy Upper School teacher strives to have a child-centered classroom at all times and should be willing to do whatever is necessary, both inside and outside the school day, to impact the lives of our children. An Upper...

Houston Academy is a premier, independent college preparatory school located in Dothan, Alabama.  Houston Academy is searching for a Middle School Counselor beginning in July 2023. The Middle School Counselor at Houston Academy, first and foremost, loves children, especially middle school children.  The Middle School Counselor has daily responsibility for the social, emotional, and educational well-being of children in his or her care. Consequently, a Houston Academy Middle School Counselor strives to have a child-centered environment at all times and should be willing to do whatever is necessary, both inside and outside the school day, to impact the lives of our children. The Middle School Counselor supports the social-emotional and academic needs of students in the fifth through the eighth grades.  The Counselor works closely with the Head of Middle School, teachers, students, and parents to meet the needs of the Middle School community.   Educational Requirements...

Houston Academy is a premier, independent college preparatory school located in Dothan, AL. Houston Academy is searching for a Head of Middle School beginning in July 2023. The ideal applicant will possess the following: ·      a minimum of a four-year degree; a master’s degree is preferred; ·      lengthy exposure to and experience in middle schools; ·      a passion for working with middle school children; ·      the ability to work well with parents and colleagues; ·      an inspiring, innovative, and nurturing leadership style; ·      a desire to be a life-long learner eager to participate in professional development; and ·      excellent organization and technology skills.   Mission Statement The Houston Academy Head of Middle School leads the school’s programs for students in grades 5 through 8.  He or she works as part of the Leadership Team to assist the Head of School in his/her duty to ensure that the school...