Employment
Employment at Strake Jesuit
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 in 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, Application for Employment, 8900 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77036. For questions, contact Michelle Dolar at 713.490.8224.
Faculty Openings
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. If you have applied in previous years, please re-submit an updated resume and cover letter indicating your interest to be considered for the upcoming school year.
There are no faculty openings at this time.
Athletics
Strake Jesuit is a member of the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and competes at the 6A 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.
Lacrosse - Assistant Coach
Student Activities
In the pursuit of a holistic education, Jesuit students are encouraged to strive for excellence in their extracurricular activities. We seek faculty and staff who can bring talents or experience in the following areas. All coaches, directors and moderators should be enthusiastically committed to the school's mission; cooperative and solution-oriented; and experienced in their respective extracurricular area. Other responsibilities vary by program area.
Debate - Assistant Coach
Theater - Assistant Director
Staff Openings
Reporting to the Director of Operations and working within the Operations Team, this is a permanent, year-round, and salaried position. This is a new position looking to be filled as soon as possible. The Facilities Manager will collaborate with other school departments to support the execution of the mission of the school through a variety of communications strategies and tools. Responsibilities include the effective and efficient management and continuous improvement of the following areas of our operations: preventive and corrective maintenance, project management, event planning and coordination, security, transportation, food service and others that support the mission of the school.
School Nurse / Attendance Clerk
The School Nurse/Attendance Clerk is a 12-month, full-time staff member who reports to the Dean of Students. The ideal candidate is a competent and clear-thinking professional capable of communicating and working well with others. This position requires candidates to possess strong organizational, technical, and data management skills. Candidates should excel in the use of technology and computer software such as Microsoft Office, document management systems, and database programs. Nurse duties include providing expertise and oversight of school health services, assessing student and school health needs, collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure a healthy school environment, and maintaining accurate and updated records of health information on all students. A Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and experience in nursing and administrative support are preferred. Attendance Clerk duties include managing school attendance on a daily basis, recording absences in student databases, running various attendance reports, and processing attendance-related phone calls, voicemails, and emails. Like all Strake Jesuit employees, the successful School Nurse / Attendance Clerk is enthusiastically committed to the school’s mission.
Staff Accountant
A new position reporting to the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the mission of the school through general accounting functions. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance and other members of the Finance Department.
Part-time Bus Driver
Strake Jesuit is looking for part-time Bus Operators to assist in the transport of students to athletic competitions and other school-related functions. Most, but not all trips would occur after 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, on average three to four trips per week. The successful applicant will have a current Class B commercial driver’s license with a Passenger and School Bus endorsement. Equipment to be operated has a hydraulic braking system so an air brakes endorsement is not required. Candidates must be in good health and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening. A set stipend amount will be paid per round trip driven. If interested please contact Mr. Dave Muras at 713.774.7651 to set up an interview.