Experience the Difference
The Emery/Weiner School seeks qualified, innovative, energetic, faculty members from diverse backgrounds for grades 6 through 12. Preference is given for experience and advanced degrees. The School does not discriminate in employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or identity, or religion.

The School offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities to eligible faculty and staff, including:
  • Competitive salaries based on experience, degree, and performance
  • Financial assistance with moving expenses
  • Two health insurance programs
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Dental and vision care insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • A flexible spending plan
  • A 403(b) retirement annuity plan with School matching
  • Professional development support
  • Free cafeteria lunch
  • A computer for each full time faculty member
  • An average class size of 15 students
  • Active community service and experiential learning programs
  • Middle School faculty have average teaching load of 5 classes plus advisory and activity sponsorship.
  • Upper School faculty teach 5 classes plus advisory and may be asked to supervise independent studies or special projects, sponsor a club or activity, or chaperone field trips
Houston’s low cost of living, moderate climate, world-class arts, cuisine, entertainment, openness to families, recreational opportunities, and rich cultural diversity make it an excellent place to work and live.

Current Openings

Administration

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  • Director of Security

    Job Title: Director of Security
    Location: The Emery/Weiner School
    Reports To: Director of Athletics
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: As Soon As Possible
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Teaching Positions

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  • Long-Term Substitute - Upper School Social Studies Teacher

    Job Title: Long-Term Substitute - Upper School Social Studies Teacher 
    Reports to: Head of Upper School 
    Classification: Exempt 
    Status: Full-Time, Temporary 
    Start Date: August 2025 
    End Date: December 2025 
     
    Job Summary:
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial Social Studies teacher to serve as a long-term substitute for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at least five sections of Social Studies courses and serving as a homeroom Advisor. Additional responsibilities include participation in student life (e.g., club sponsorship), supervisory duties, and school trip chaperoning/facilitation according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school. This position may involve teaching World History, United States History, Government, Speech & Debate, Economics, and/or Model United Nations, with a focus on teaching using a critical thinking lens. 
     
    The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of subject knowledge and previous high school teaching experience. A strong candidate will have a desire to teach in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values innovative pedagogy and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record of flexibility, collegiality, and student success. 
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  • Substitute Teacher

    Job Summary:
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated Substitute Teachers. Substitute positions are available for daily and long-term assignments. The Emery/Weiner School offers instruction in many subjects, including: Math, Science, Technology, Performing & Visual Arts, Judaic Studies, Language Arts, Social Science, World Languages; including Spanish and Hebrew language instruction and seeks Substitute Teachers in each discipline. Substitute Teacher hours vary but will generally be between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

    The Emery/Weiner School is an independent, college-preparatory middle and high school that offers top-ranked academics, educates the whole child, and inculcates a unique student culture in an environment infused with pluralistic Judaism. Students carry with them the spirit of Tikkun Olam as they pursue an education not only for their own benefit but also to help improve the world in which they live. Our academic program encompasses traditional and innovative methods. While we stress the development of traditional academic skills, we also engage in experiential learning outside the walls of the classroom. Our culture is one that empowers students, instilling a sense of responsibility that extends to the outside community. The result is a learning partnership in which students feel a sense of ownership in the institution and — more importantly — graduate with a profound sense of self and moral self-reliance.
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Non-Teaching Positions

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  • Athletic Trainer

    Job Title: Athletic Trainer
    Location: The Emery/Weiner School
    Reports To: Director of Athletics
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: August 2025
     
    Position Overview
    The Athletic Trainer at The Emery/Weiner School plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes. This position is responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Working closely with coaches, student-athletes, parents, and healthcare professionals, the Athletic Trainer ensures appropriate medical coverage for all practices and athletic events, while promoting wellness and injury prevention strategies.

    This role requires a proactive, compassionate healthcare professional with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for working with adolescents in a school environment that emphasizes character, community, and academic excellence.

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  • Facilities Supervisor

    Job Title: Facilities Supervisor 
    Location: The Emery/Weiner School 
    Reports To: Director of Operations 
    Classification: Non-Exempt 
    Status: Full-Time 
    Start Date: As Soon As Possible 
     
    Position Overview 
    The Facilities Supervisor at The Emery/Weiner School plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the facilities team, including maintenance, custodial services, and campus event setups. The Facilities Supervisor ensures that buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained and that facility needs are met with efficiency, professionalism, and care. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, technical knowledge, and a commitment to excellence in support of the school’s educational mission. 

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The Emery/Weiner School

A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12. 
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