Employment Opportunities

Strake Jesuit is a Catholic, four-year, college preparatory school for young men grades 9-12 located in Houston, Texas. The school’s mission is to assist young men in their formation as leaders and as 'Men for Others' through a program of rigorous college preparation in the tradition of the Society of Jesus. The school seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, involved participants in the school community, active in their faith, and enthusiastically dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. Applicants should have an ability to relate to and work well with others, possess excellent writing, communication, organizational and leadership skills, and have a strong proficiency with computers and technology. A working knowledge of the Society of Jesus and Jesuit education is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.


To apply, send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to employment@strakejesuit.org, by fax to 713-774-6427, or by mail to Strake Jesuit, Office of the Principal, 8900 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77036. For questions, contact Sheri Jones at 713-490-8108. 


Academic Positions 2013-14
A Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate teaching area is required, with a Master’s Degree preferred. In addition to being a full-time member of the teaching faculty, duties include participation in an ongoing teacher formation program, assisting in the daily needs of the school community, and moderating or assisting in at least one extracurricular program offered by the school.

Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Science


Athletic Positions 2013-14
Strake Jesuit is a member of the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and competes at the 5A level in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, and wrestling. Lacrosse competes in the Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL), water polo competes in the Texas Interscholastic Coaches Association (TISCA), and rugby competes in the Texas Rugby Union. Jesuit teams compete at the highest level classification in all of the leagues in which it is a member. Candidates should possess outstanding acumen in their sport. Duties include: fostering good sportsmanship and character in student-athletes, supporting a positive coaching atmosphere, providing for the safety and welfare of student athletes, supporting and abiding by the athletic policies and rules of the school and its leagues, and fully supporting a multi-sport athlete program.

Head Golf Coach

Assistant Football Coach
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Wrestling Coach 


Other Positions

Director of Admissions
The Director of Admissions is responsible for representing Strake Jesuit to the public during the admissions process. In addition to supervising the admissions process, the Director of Admissions manages the registration of new and returning students, conducts and supervises various admissions events, and assists the Principal with enrollment management for the school. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher, have a demonstrated ability to relate to and work well with others, and have excellent writing, speaking and communication skills. Advanced computer skills with an understanding of computer database management is required. The highly qualified applicant will have a personal history, knowledge and understanding of Strake Jesuit and a working knowledge of the Society of Jesus and Jesuit education. A qualified teacher with classroom experience is strongly preferred.

Director of Counseling
Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or higher, preferably in counseling, psychology, or social work. Significant experience in academic, personal, or college counseling is preferred. A strong work ethic, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and a desire to work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty and staff are important qualifications. A highly qualified candidate will have established relationships with college and university admissions representatives and have experience in one-on-one and group counseling settings.

Librarian
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory seeks a creative, flexible, and innovative librarian who is able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced education environment. This position will coach faculty in assessing information technology needs and recommend suitable technology and research activities for curriculum, evaluate and implement emerging technologies for library services and staff and student productivity, and stay ahead of reading trends to maintain and build upon our community of readers. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as school librarian with proven skills in supervision of library staff, development of library programming/curriculum, and management of library collection. A master’s degree (MLS or MLIS) from a program accredited by the American Library Association is the appropriate professional degree for school librarians. 





STRAKE JESUIT
8900 Bellaire Boulevard | Houston, Texas 77036-4699