Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a devoted religion teacher who demonstrates proficiency in both progressive and traditional pedagogies, while consistently utilizing student-centered techniques. Strong candidates will be energetic, organized, passionate about learning, and dedicated to developing students’ character and spirituality. AOS is a dynamic work environment looking to add innovative ideas and approaches in service of our students. This position provides a unique opportunity to aid students in their spiritual journey by incorporating modern pedagogical techniques in service of building character and a knowledge of Orthodox Christianity.

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to:  Head of Early Childhood and Lower School        

Status:  Salaried/Exempt      

Start Date:  July 30, 2025

Work Schedule:  Monday, Thursday, Friday 12:00-3:30 PM; Tuesday 12:00-5:00 PM (15.5 hrs/wk); additional time as needed for after-school meetings and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Teach daily 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade religion classes rooted in the Greek Orthodox Church
• Work with the school’s other religion teachers to ensure curricular alignment
• Adapt and implement a Greek Orthodox religious curriculum that reflects the mission, core values, and identity of Orthodox Christianity and AOS
• Recognize, honor, and celebrate the various religious beliefs within our student population
• Utilize appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials that reflect an understanding of various learning styles
• Create lesson plans based on sound, research-based methods of instruction
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of lower school students
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of student achievement
• Implement classroom management techniques that align with the school’s culture
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and students through a variety of means, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, texts, and conferences
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the school community
• Show proficiency with Google Suite for Education productivity tools
• Integrate technology into the curriculum to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Participate in school events and community service projects
• Actively engage in a robust assortment of faculty professional development opportunities offered to AOS teachers
• Fulfill other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Orthodox Christian in good canonical standing in the Greek Orthodox Church
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum three years teaching experience; Lower school experience preferred
• Experience using multiple pedagogical strategies to build and assess student skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of research-based practices for effective lower school instruction

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references

About Annunciation Orthodox School

Annunciation Orthodox School, having grown from a ministry of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, celebrates the diverse and individual qualities of all children and their families. AOS provides a superior education in a secure and stimulating Christian environment which encourages the individual child to achieve academic, spiritual, emotional, social and physical excellence, and to become a responsible member of our society.The school has over 700 students beginning with our Delphi Class (age three years) and ending with eighth grade. The AOS curriculum is stimulating, innovative, student-centered and based on the principles of motivation, hard work, and creativity within a nurturing Christian environment. With its close proximity to the Houston museum and performing arts districts, medical center, major universities, libraries, downtown, and zoo, the acquisition of knowledge occurs outside as well as inside the classroom. The highly qualified faculty is dedicated to challenging the minds of the students and inspiring creative thought. The school's academic program and teaching methods lay the groundwork for high school and beyond. These attributes make AOS a leading indepe...ndent school in the city of Houston.Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

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