Experience the Difference
The Emery/Weiner School seeks qualified, progressive, 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

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  • Facility Maintenance Technician

    Job Title: Facility Maintenance Technician — Afternoon/Evening (12:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
    Reports To: Director of Facilities
    Classification: Non-Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Job Summary:
     
    The Facility Maintenance Technician is to support the Facilities Supervisor with set-up and tear down of events, as well as perform regularly scheduled maintenance and complete work orders. This position will work closely with all members of the facilities department, staff, administrators, and the Parents Association, and be willing to work non-scheduled hours for major events on and off campus. 
     
    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 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 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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  • Middle or Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher

    Job Title: Middle or Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher
    Reports to: Head of the Upper School
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: August 2023
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial Judaic Studies teacher to join our collaborative faculty. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at least five sections of Judaics courses and serving as a homeroom Advisor. Additional responsibilities include participation in student life (e.g. club sponsorship), participation in Jewish Life programming, supervisory duties, and school trip chaperoning/facilitation according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school. This position may involve teaching Tanach, Rabbinics, Jewish history and/or philosophy, with a focus on how the views of tradition inform aspects of our lives today. The Judaics teacher will also work closely with members of the Judaics department to provide an inspiring and motivational Jewish learning environment. 

    The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of subject knowledge and previous middle or 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 innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success. Coaching experience would be considered a plus.
     
    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 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 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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  • Middle or Upper School Learning Support Specialist

    Job Title: Middle or Upper School Learning Support Specialist
    Reports to: Assistant Head of Upper School
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: Immediately or August 2023
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial Learning Support Specialist to join our collaborative Student Support Team. Responsibilities for this position include supporting students with documented learning differences by providing intervention and remediation; supporting teachers in their efforts to encourage success for students with varied learning needs within the classroom; working with parents, students, and outside professionals in order to better support students.  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 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 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 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.
     
    The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of content knowledge and previous experience working with high school or middle school students. A strong candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of Learning Support experience and a desire to work in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values kindness, honesty, and hard work. An outstanding candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 
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  • Middle School Mathematics Teacher

    Job Title: Middle School Mathematics Teacher
    Reports to: Head of Middle School
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: August 2023
     
    The Emery/Weiner School is seeking a middle school mathematics teacher for the 2023-24 school year. A genuine commitment to middle school education, an interest in innovative approaches to math education, and the ability to work collaboratively with a strong team will be essential in this role. The role also requires a passion for working with middle school students in the classroom, through our experiential learning program, and in other areas of our school.
     
    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 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 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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  • Middle School Science Teacher

    Job Title: Middle School Science Teacher  
    Reports to: Head of Middle School
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Date: August 2023
     
    Job Summary: The teaching assignment will include five sections of Middle School Science classes, along with other student life and chaperoning duties. A strong candidate will have a minimum of five years of teaching experience in middle school level science courses; an advanced degree, and/or independent school experience are preferred. A strong candidate must 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 innovation, flexibility, collegiality and student success. Coaching experience would be considered a plus.  
     
    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 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 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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  • Technical Theatre Director

    Job Title: Technical Theatre Director
    Reports to: Director of Fine Arts
    Classification: Exempt
    Status: Full-Time
    Start Date: August 2023
    The Emery/Weiner School seeks a full-time Technical Theatre Director for the 2023-24 school year. The Technical Director will work as a part of a robust arts team and will provide leadership for the technical direction of all of the school’s curricular and extra-curricular productions. This position will also support the wider school community by supervising the technical operations and resources of the performance venues, including lighting, sound, and projection support for events. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical theatre background with a degree in theatre or commensurate professional experience in the industry. The candidate should believe in developing students as theatre technicians and should have strong theatre management, teaching, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate is an innovative and experienced problem solver, a skillful leader with a “can-do” attitude, and an experienced educator who is eager to invest their artistic and technical skills in The Emery/Weiner School program.
     
    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 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 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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  • Upper School Mathematics Teacher

    Job Title:  Upper School Mathematics Teacher
    Reports to:  Head of Upper School
    Classification:  Exempt
    Status:  Full-Time
    Start Date:  August 2023
     
    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. 
     
    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 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 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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  • Athletics Coaches

    The Emery/Weiner School is seeking coaches for the 2023-24 school year. The applicant should have knowledge of the sport, enjoy working with young people, and have good organization/communication skills. 

    • Program Head Girls Lacrosse
    • Program Head Boys Soccer
    • Program Head Golf Coach
    • Boys Lacrosse Coach
    • Baseball Coach
    • Tennis Coach
    • Softball Coach
    • Volleyball Coach
    • Football Coach
    • Track & Field - Jumps Coach (*22-23 Position Still Opened)
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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 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 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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The Emery/Weiner School

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