Job Description

In addition to teaching 12th-grade Theology, the ideal candidate will join the Head of School, the Chaplains, and the other Theology Instructors to serve as one of the stewards of programming to support the school’s Episcopal identity of being a caring, diverse community, inclusive of all faiths and grounded in the Christian tradition, which nurtures moral growth and values the potential and dignity of every human being.  

Duties include:

• Teaching 3-4 sections of 12th-grade Theology;
• Contributing to two other areas of school life, preferably in support of the work of the school chaplains.  Possible contributions could include presiding over worship services, providing pastoral care or participating in Christian education programming;
• Serving as a student advisor, supervising students during lunchtime, study halls, recess periods (if applicable), afternoon activities, library, Chapel and assembly programs required of the students;
• Serving as a chaperone at student events, participating in student retreats, community service days, and attending team meetings, as assigned;
• Offering after-school and, sometimes, evening and weekend conferences and/or programming to accommodate our boarding school students’ schedules.

Qualified candidates should have theological training and experience teaching high school students. Ideal candidate will also have pastoral experience with youth. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a letter of interest addressing their qualifications for this role.

In accordance with our founding mission and as a diocesan school of the Episcopal Church, St. Stephen's Episcopal School believes in the inherent value and dignity of every human being. We seek qualified candidates who share this foundational belief and are ready to work in community to create a more just society. We celebrate every individual, recognizing that our unique stories, histories, and voices are essential to creating a vibrant living and learning space. As such, we strongly encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply to become members of our community.

Equal access to employment, programs, and services is available to all. With respect to its employment practices, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation or identity.

About St. Stephen's Episcopal School

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, day, and boarding school for 710 students in Grades 6-12. It is located on 374 acres on the west side of Austin in the Texas Hill Country.

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