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St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston (SSESH) seeks an Art Teacher/Digital Content Creator to join our team.
Full Time
Position begins August 1, 2025
Requirements
All persons employed at SSESH must be over the age of 18.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, or a related field.
Experience teaching art to Kindergarten, elementary, and/or middle school levels.
Strong foundation in a variety of artistic mediums and techniques.
Ability to inspire students and foster creativity and critical thinking.
Excellent classroom management skills and a patient, nurturing approach.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience with integrating technology in art education is a plus.
Proficiency with Canva and or Adobe Creative Suite is preferable
Proven results in creating compelling visual media content for a variety of platforms.
Excellent storytelling skills, both in creative writing and the technical aspects of communicating the story visually.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to create engaging multimedia content to share via social networks and our website.
A strong understanding of what constitutes excellent digital storytelling and a commitment to the data protection of minors.
Ability to manage confidential information, including communication with families and colleagues.
Experience with, appreciation for, or an interest in learning about Montessori education
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Completion of Safeguarding God’s Children Training (provided by SSESH).
A successful background check, including fingerprinting.
Willingness to obtain and maintain first aid, automated external defibrillator (AED), and CPR certification.
Position may require extended periods at a desk or moving around campus.
The position may require lifting objects weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.
The position may require event support on the weekends and/or evenings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach a variety of art courses to students of varying skill levels.
Develop and implement engaging, student-centered lesson plans that cater to a diverse range of artistic interests and abilities.
Collaborate with other faculty members to integrate the arts into interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Organize and supervise art exhibitions and school-wide art events.
Mentor and guide students in developing their artistic portfolios.
Evaluate student work and communicate progress with the students and their families.
Create original and engaging content, including but not limited to videos, photos, and testimonials that showcase the purpose, mission, and vision of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
Collaborate with the Directors of Community Engagement, Enrollment Management, Development, as well as Marketing and Communications, to understand the content needs, campaigns, and objectives of each department.
Lead students in producing ten (10) large framed, curriculum-based artworks that will raise funds via auction at the annual Spring Gala.
Generate and share new ideas for how to better tell the “St. Stephen’s story” to drive awareness of the school in the larger community.
Monitor trends to ensure content is timely, relevant, and appealing to our target audience.
Assist with morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Salary is market competitive and based on experience. The position also offers health and retirement benefits.
If you are interested in applying, please send a resume, a cover letter, as well as three professional references to Ms. Eileen Sweeney, Director of Co-Curricular Programs, at esweeney@ssesh.org.
About St. Stephen’s Episcopal School:
St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Houston (SSESH) is a private, co-educational Montessori school serving students from 15 months through 8th grade, located in the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, Texas. We are a progressive Episcopal school, rooted in Episcopal values, and welcoming families of all faiths, backgrounds, and lifestyles. St. Stephen's is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES). Our school's purpose is to make the world kinder and smarter by nurturing the academic, moral, and spiritual growth of its students. The core curriculum is enriched with classes such as da Vinci Lab for Creative Arts & Sciences, art, music, P.E., and Spanish. The school also offers the Bulldog 360 after-school enrichment program.
SSESH is committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children can develop their full potential through the Montessori philosophy. We believe in cultivating a community of lifelong learners, where curiosity, independence, and respect thrive.
Mission
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School - Houston nurtures each child’s academic, creative, and spiritual potential.
The Bulldog Way (the principles that guide our work)
Integrity
Grace
Respect
Optimism
Wisdom
School Profile
Established: 1971
Educating students from 15 months old – Grade 8
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston, holds the following accreditations.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston, is a member of the following organizations.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender identity, age, race, color, marital status, national or ethnic origin, and/or sexual orientation. St. Stephen’s Episcopal School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.