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Leadership Teacher

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Houston, TX, United States


INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY - Downtown Houston, Texas - All-Girls College Prep High School

Title:

Leadership Teacher

Supervisor:

Principal

FLSA:

Exempt

Serve as instructor and subject matter expert in the leadership development of high school women. The position includes duties as classroom teacher, leadership curriculum owner, and one of three faculty members who coordinate all extracurricular student leadership activities within the school's Young Leaders Program. Will also perform all other day-to-day duties as a full-time faculty member at Incarnate Word Academy.

Hours:

7:30 to 3:45 Monday to Friday, August to May

MISSION, VALUES AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY

Ensures that the mission and values of the Academy are upheld within the department.

Gives witness to integrity and respect as you represent Incarnate Word Academy in the broader community.

Engages and becomes part of the Incarnate Word Academy community.

Serves all IWA families with compassion and respect.

Required Experience And Characteristics

Is able to deliver a high-impact leadership development course.

Teaching experience at middle school, high school, or college level?

Is enthusiastic about teaching leadership skills to young women.

Is capable of and enjoys designing blended learning curriculum /learning modules.

Is willing to accept the challenge of becoming a subject matter expert in the discipline of leadership.

Has designed and conducted student-led community service projects.

Is an avid reader of leadership and personal development literature?

Has demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills.

Is comfortable using technology (Microsoft products, iPad apps, Google apps and classroom functionality)

Is comfortable presenting the leadership program mission to students, parents, and the community.

Enjoys working on a collaborative team which promotes daily brainstorming and creative thinking.

Will live the Incarnate Word Academy leadership identity and principles as a role model to students.

Is committed to a safe, trusting work environment and has a sense of humor.

Easily builds rapport with students.

Holds a bachelor's degree or above.

Preferred Experience And Characteristics

Trained or working experience in the Leadership Challenge or Student Leadership Challenge (Posner/Kouzes)

Working knowledge of Houston non-profit environment.

A flair for graphic design and use of related technology to create emotive student response.

Certification in leadership development or leadership coaching.

SUPERVISION
Receives immediate supervision from Leadership Department Chair and school-wide organizational support from Academic Dean and School Principal.

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