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
  • Three 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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  • Associate Director of Development

    Job Title: Associate Director of Development
    Reports to: Director of Advancement
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time


    Job Summary:
    The Emery/Weiner School (EWS) seeks an Associate Director of Development to support the mission of the School by developing and administering fundraising campaigns and events, building strong relationships with donors and prospective donors, and cultivating a strong base of philanthropic support in our community.
     
    The Emery/Weiner School is an independent, college-preparatory middle and high school that offers top-ranked academics, educates the whole student, and inculcates a unique student culture in an environment infused with pluralistic Judaism. Students carry with them the spirit of Tikkun Olam (“repairing the world”) 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 progressive methods. While we stress the development of traditional academic skills, we also engage in experiential learning outside the walls of the classroom. Our culture 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.
     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    The Associate Director of Development is responsible for the stewardship, development, and execution of the Emery Difference Fund (annual giving) campaign, as well as the execution of our annual fall fundraising dinner.  In addition, the Associate Director of Development will undertake other development responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
     
    • Creation and implementation of targeted appeals, including direct mail, email solicitations, and personal solicitations
    • Cultivation and stewardship of Emery Difference Fund donors — including personalized donor phone calls, emails, printed material, and personal meetings
    • Planning and logistics for all fundraising events (including gala/auction & alumni-related events)
    • Oversight of the EWS Parents Association, including cultivation, training, and supervision of parent volunteers
    • Oversight of the EWS Alumni Board
    • Knowledge of CRM functions and usage, including data analysis, database segmentation, running reports, and accurately importing and exporting data.
    • Prospect research
     

    Qualifications:
     
    Education and Experience:
    • Four-year college degree or higher required
    • Five to seven years of experience in non-profit fundraising strongly preferred
    • Experience with data entry and reporting using donor databases (Raiser’s Edge or equivalent) is required
    • Experience with auction tracking software preferred
    • Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) preferred
     
    Knowledge and Skills:
    • Strong command of fundraising principles, best practices, and trends
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong administrative and data management skills, including close attention to detail
    • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
    • Proficiency in Google Workspace, especially Docs and Sheets
     
    Abilities:
    • Ability to work effectively and relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, donors, volunteers, and other individuals inside and outside the School.  The ideal candidate exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain positive and constructive working relationships.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and willingness to try new things
    • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or challenging situations, to demonstrate group presentation skills, and to conduct meetings
    • Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, and to monitor own work to ensure quality
    • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
    • Ability to manage priorities and workflow
     
    Physical Skills and Abilities:
    Depending on the assignment, this position frequently involves standing, walking, sitting, and manipulating (lifting, carrying, moving) light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds while coordinating work.  This position also frequently involves finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity — and may sometimes involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching in the course of coordinating work.
     
    Working Conditions:
    Work is performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.  Substantial time is spent working on a computer. 
     
    Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

    Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references to Dr. Christopher Teel at
    cteel@emeryweiner.org.

Teaching Positions

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  • Head (MS) Baseball Coach

    Job Title: Head (MS) Baseball Coach
    Location: The Emery/Weiner School
    Reports To: Director of Operations
    Status: Seasonal
    Start Date: Spring 2026
     
    Position Overview
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable coach to join our Athletics Department. This position is responsible for supporting the growth and development of student-athletes in alignment with the school's mission, emphasizing personal integrity, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The ideal candidate will foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages student engagement, character development, and a love for sport.
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  • Head (MS) or Asst (US) Boys Soccer Coach

    Job Title: Head (MS) or Asst (US) Boys Soccer Coach
    Location: The Emery/Weiner School
    Reports To: Director of Operations
    Status: Seasonal
    Start Date: Winter 2025
     
    Position Overview
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable coach to join our Athletics Department. This position is responsible for supporting the growth and development of student-athletes in alignment with the school's mission, emphasizing personal integrity, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The ideal candidate will foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages student engagement, character development, and a love for sport.
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  • Middle School Mathematics Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

    Job Title: Middle School Mathematics Teacher
    Reports to: Head of Middle School
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: August 2026
     
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic and innovative Mathematics teacher to join our collaborative faculty. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at least five sections of mathematics 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.
    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 approaches to instruction and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record of innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success.
     
    This position requires a professional who:
     
    • Demonstrates mathematical knowledge and understanding across grade levels and content strands;
    • Differentiates teaching and learning based on students’ cognitive needs;
    • Independently and actively presents curriculum that balances content mastery, conceptual understanding, and the development of mathematical literacy;
    • Develops creative formative and summative assessments and experiences to evaluate student learning;
    • Employs innovative student-centered teaching practices rooted in brain-based research;
    • Creates and scaffolds rigorous, higher-level thinking tasks that emphasize critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving;
    • Provides opportunities for student self-assessment and engagement in the learning process;
    • Exhibits a passion to teach and learn from young people and colleagues.
     

    Responsibilities include:
     
    • Teaching middle school math classes to students with a range of academic aptitudes;
    • Assessing students’ academic and social development;
    • Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families;
    • Collaborative work on grade-level, department, and interdisciplinary faculty teams.
     
     
    Required qualifications:
     
    • Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or related field;
    • Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction;
    • A strong commitment to professional growth.
     

    Preferred qualifications:
     
    • Advanced degree in mathematics, education, or related field;
    • 2-5 years of proven success in teaching middle school students;
    • Experience implementing inquiry-based or project-based curriculum;
    • Experience teaching in independent schools.
     

    Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their resume, and 3-5 references to employment@emeryweiner.org. (References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate first.)
     

Non-Teaching Positions

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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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