Middle and High School History and Studio Art Teacher Position
Chinquapin Preparatory School
Highlands, TX 77562
Description
Position Summary: Chinquapin Preparatory School is seeking a Middle and High School History and Studio Art teacher for a full-time, permanent position starting August 2025. A typical full-time position involves teaching four classes, advising a class of students, leading a daily chores group, taking on campus supervision duties, as well as opportunities for sponsoring a student organization or coaching a sport. Chinquapin Preparatory School is a Monday-Friday boarding school and thus many faculty members live on campus and participate in other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Head of School.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree or higher in history, humanities, or another related field of study
Bachelor’s degree or higher in art, studio art, or another related field of study
The ideal candidate would have teaching experience in the following areas:
Middle School pre-AP US History
High School AP US History
Middle and High School Studio Art
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Strong communication skills
Collaborative, team player, community builder
Student-centered teaching philosophy
Experience teaching in middle school and upper school
Experience with classroom best practices and innovative teaching
Knowledge of curriculum mapping and curriculum alignment
Experience with effective assessment design
Experience with differentiation and supporting student learning needs
Values constructive feedback
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) served in the dining hall when school is in session
Appropriate deductions for and payments to FICA, Social Security, Medicare insurance, group medical insurance, life insurance and annuity, as applicable
Automatic contribution of 5% of your salary to a retirement account
Professional development (PD) funds for courses and/or materials.
10 days paid time off (5 days per semester)
About Chinquapin Preparatory School
Chinquapin Preparatory School is a private college-preparatory school for 6th-12th grade students located 25 miles east of downtown Houston. Since 1969, Chinquapin has prepared motivated students from Houston’s under-resourced communities and schools for college.
Our school’s unique mission provides students with seven years of high-quality education through small class sizes and intense preparation. College acceptance is a graduation requirement, and our alumni have a remarkable record of college completion.
Our Mission
To provide a high-quality college-preparatory education to Houston’s most able and motivated students from historically excluded communities and schools across the city.
Through a rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on community service and earning what one receives, we aim to produce responsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in their communities.