Employment

Job Summary

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is seeking a full-time 1st grade homeroom teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching in the upper elementary classroom setting. The homeroom teacher is required to lead small-group instruction for reading and math, and whole-group instruction for social studies, humanities, and writing, while supporting each child in the homeroom learning environment.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The job description below is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position

• Implement schoolwide curricula in all subject areas.
• Prepare to motivate and stimulate lessons that reflect knowledge of the subject matter, best practices, and child development for students with learning differences. 
• Employ a variety of teaching methods and differentiated instruction to engage different learning styles and ability levels in the classroom.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student progress and growth. 
• Create a classroom culture that is engaging, student-focused, and effectively managed.
• Effectively and consistently partner and communicate with parents, colleagues, and students. 
• Collaborate with reading, math, and enrichment teachers to maintain student progress and goals.
• Participate in professional development or training, reflect on teaching, and be open to new ideas regarding current best practices in education.  
   

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your interest letter and resume to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org. 

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1st Grade Homeroom Teacher Job Description

Job Summary

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is seeking a full-time 4th grade homeroom teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching in the upper elementary classroom setting. The homeroom teacher is required to lead small-group instruction for reading and math, and whole-group instruction for social studies, humanities, and writing, while supporting each child in the homeroom learning environment.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The job description below is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.

• Implement school-wide curricula in all subject areas.
• Prepare to motivate and stimulate lessons that reflect knowledge of the subject matter, best practices, and child development for students with learning differences. 
• Employ a variety of teaching methods and differentiated instruction to engage different learning styles and ability levels in the classroom.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student progress and growth. 
• Create a classroom culture that is engaging, student-focused, and effectively managed.
• Effectively and consistently partner and communicate with parents, colleagues, and students. 
• Collaborate with reading, math, and enrichment teachers to maintain student progress and goals.
• Participate in professional development or training, reflect on teaching, and be open to new ideas regarding current best practices in education.  
   

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your interest letter and resume to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org. 

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4th Grade Homeroom Teacher Job Description 

Job Summary

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is seeking a full-time reading remedial specialist for grades 3-6 for the 2024-2025 school year. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching elementary reading. The Remedial Reading Specialist is required to utilize the school curriculum and provide differentiation and reading support to students.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties below are not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. 

• Implement school reading curriculum
• Manage and monitor student learning
• Evaluate and document student performance
• Perform classroom management duties
• Continue to seek professional growth 
• Communicate regularly with parents 
• Collaborate and communicate with classroom teachers regarding student progress 
• Work with classroom teachers to maintain current reading goals

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Reading Remedial Specialist

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your resume and interest letter to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org.
 

Job Summary

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School seeks a full-time Technology-Library Integration Specialist for grades K-6 for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, research, children’s literature, and supporting learners of all ages.  The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with classroom teachers to build cross-curricular integrated programs. Candidates should have a love of teaching with pedagogical knowledge around classroom instruction in both the areas of Library and Technology. This role is a teaching position that will work closely with the Director of Technology and Director of Curriculum to support all classroom technology integration, research, and literacy curriculum. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The job description below is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position.

Technology Focus:

• Teach, collaborate, and plan classroom technology integration based on grade level curriculum goals, with a willingness and ability to instruct lessons for students K-6th grade. 
• Support students and teachers to gain information literacy skills, and technology competencies, and improve integration of instructional technology at all grade levels.
• Spearhead the continuation of curriculum design for developmentally appropriate learning in broad areas of physical computing, digital citizenship & literacy, computational thinking concepts, and online learning and research. 
• Offer student and teacher technical support with classroom technology, including but not limited to, MacBooks, iPads, Chromebooks, and interactive displays. 
• Work with the Technology Director to maintain current campus technology goals.
• Support Director of Technology with summer technology and library responsibilities.

Library Focus:

• Teach and develop a library curriculum that exposes students to children’s literature, information resources, and research methods. 
• Maintain and oversee the K-3rd leveled library and the 4th-6th library. 
• In coordination with the Director of Curriculum, curate a developmentally appropriate research library as a student and teacher resource.
• Manage daily library routines, and databases, evaluate and select new library materials, and coordinate parent volunteers.  
   

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your interest letter and resume to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org. 

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K-6th Grade Technology-Library Integration Specialist

Job Summary

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is seeking a full-time teaching assistant/In-House Substitute for the 2024-2025 school year. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching at the elementary school level. The teaching assistant/In-House Substitute could assist in grade levels K-6th grade depending on need. This candidate will have the dual responsibility of serving as a teaching assistant, while also being called upon to serve as the school’s full-time In-House Substitute.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties below are not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. 

•    Assist the teacher in preparing classroom materials and resources.
•    Help in setting up and organizing classroom displays and bulletin boards.
•    Provide additional support during group activities and projects when requested by the teacher.
•    Aid with filing assignments, quizzes, and tests.
•    Monitor students during breaks, recess, and lunchtime.
•    Help maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
•    Assist with carpool duties.
•    Fill in as a substitute teacher when necessary (potentially two or three days a week)

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Teaching Assistant/In-House Substitute

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your resume and interest letter to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org.
 

Job Summary

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is seeking a part-time or full-time teaching assistant for the 2024-2025 school year. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching or volunteering with elementary students. The teaching assistant could assist in grade levels K-6th grade depending on need.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties below are not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. 
•    Assist the teacher in preparing classroom materials and resources.
•    Help in setting up and organizing classroom displays and bulletin boards.
•    Provide additional support during group activities and projects when requested by the teacher.
•    Aid with filing assignments, quizzes, and tests.
•    Monitor students during breaks, recess, and lunchtime.
•    Help maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
•    Assist with carpool duties.
•    Willing to fill in as a substitute teacher or other duties as needed.

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Teaching Assistant

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your resume and interest letter to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org.
 

We are accepting general applications for lower and upper elementary teaching positions. We are accepting inquiries for positions for the 23-24 school year. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Katie Machaj, kmachaj@phps.org, with an indication of preferred grade level(s) or specific content areas. 

General Job Summary:

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School serves students with learning differences in grades K-6. We offer small class sizes, with a focus on specific remediation of academic skills. Teaching positions include homeroom grade-level teachers, enrichment teachers that instruct in music, technology, PE and art,  and specialists that specifically support math or reading.

The ideal candidate is: 

• Experienced educator, preferably experienced working with students with learning differences, but not required
• Enjoys children at many different learning levels
• Has excellent classroom management
• Sets high expectations for student achievement while being supportive of students who learn differently
• Loves collaborating with a team
• Lifelong learner and a willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• On-site childcare is available for children/grandchildren of full-time PHPS faculty and staff

 If you feel you would be a great fit for our community, please submit your information today!

PHPS is seeking substitute teachers that will serve K-6th grade students in all areas of instruction. 

For more information and/or questions about the openings above, contact Katie Machaj at:

214-368-3886 or by email at kmachaj@phps.org.

Resumes may be submitted by fax to 214-368-2255 or by email Katie Machaj.

On-site childcare is available for children/grandchildren of full-time PHPS faculty and staff.

Director of Development

Job Summary
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School is seeking a full-time Director of Development for the 2024-2025 school year. PHPS is an established school in North Dallas and pursuing a Director of Development at this time to help the school explore further growth and expansion of opportunities in the market. Successful candidates will have experience in fundraising, marketing, and relationship-building with donors, trustees, parents, alumni, and the community. The Director of Development will work with the School Director, Administrative Team, and Board of Trustees to develop and coordinate the school’s strategy for the implementation of ongoing fundraising projects, promotion of public relations and marketing initiatives in the community, and expansion of relationships that benefit the school.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The job description below is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.

• Implement and execute annual fundraising plan including goal-setting
• Develop stewardship strategies for individual donors and prospective donors
• Initiate and coordinate activities to seek out corporate and foundation funds
• Supervise accounting of gifts and pledges
• Serve on the Administrative Team
• Work with Parent Club and Administrative Team to implement and manage fundraising efforts, including, but not limited to the Annual Campaign, the Capital Campaign, and Endowments
• Oversee production and dissemination of external publications and marketing materials
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities for special groups
• Promote the school’s mission, philosophy, and purpose
• Maintain alumni relationships and manage donor portfolios
• Prepare and present regular reports on fundraising progress
• Manage grant writing and identification of new grant opportunities

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your interest letter and resume to Katie Machaj, at kmachaj@phps.org.

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Director of Development
 

There are no openings at this time.

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool is accepting general applications for classroom teachers and classroom aides for the 23-24 school year. We do not currently have specific openings but will be considering all qualified applicants according to our needs for the upcoming school year. 

If you are interested in joining our community, please email your resume and cover letter to  Beth Ramage, Director of Preschool at bramage@phps.org. 

General Summary of Position:

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool serves children 12 months - 5 years old. We have small class sizes to support our students learning and development. If you have a love of early childhood education and feel you would be a good fit for our team, please submit your information today!

• Teaching experience preferred
• Loves early childhood education
• Team player and collaborator
• Patient and compassionate for children in the early stages of development
• Lifelong learning and a willingness to participate in ongoing professional development