Lower School Teacher - K - 2nd

Our Mission

The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.

• Lives a life of biblical integrity on and off campus
• Facilitates a positive learning environment that welcomes all students
• Aligns classroom environment and instruction with school core values
• Is dedicated, committed, flexible, and communicates effectively
• Sets healthy boundaries to care for themselves and others
• Builds trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
• Desires to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

Hyde Park Schools seeks to hire a Lower School Teacher (K-2nd grade) for the 2026-27 school year, who are passionate about uniquely engaging their students, who connect strongly with them and their families, and who want to be part of a team that is continually seeking to strengthen and encourage each other. Teachers are expected to incorporate a biblical worldview in classroom instruction in order to encourage students to reach their God-given potential.

Highly qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in education and a minimum of one full year classroom teaching experience. A Texas state issued teacher certification in the appropriate area or grade level, including Science of Teaching Reading (STR).

Salary is based on a scale and is commensurate with your experience.

* NOTE:

Please specify grade level and subject area/s of interest in the cover letter.

• Primary responsibility for the homeroom class of 12-14 students
• Engage students in their learning through expressive language, visual demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities using best practice techniques and the integration of technology
• Collaborate with colleagues on horizontal and vertical curriculum planning and cross-curricular learning opportunities
• Encourage and support student participation in class discussions, group projects, and individual assignments
• Incorporate differentiated instruction into classroom learning opportunities with a focus on each child’s unique learning style and development
• Assess student learning through the use of both informal and formal formative and summative assessments
• Maintain a physical classroom environment that is visually engaging, well-organized, encourages learning, and is free from distractions
• Guide students in their social-emotional development with a focus on developing self-management, making good choices, and setting well-defined classroom and school wide expectations
• Promote a biblical worldview in the classroom
• Foster healthy parent communication through email correspondence and phone calls, classroom newsletters or webpage, and parent/teacher conferences
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and administrators, which include both constructive feedback and mentoring of others
• Attend weekly chapel service with students
• Attend faculty meetings after school 2-3 times a month
• Attend training in Responsive Classroom practices and begin each day with a morning meeting
• Additional duty responsibilities will be assigned