Assistant Teacher Salary in Houston, TX

The University of Houston-Downtown Department of English seeks qualified and committed teachers for the position of Adjunct Faculty in our Composition Program, with the possibility of teaching ENG 1301 and/or ENG 1302. We're also interested in instructors who can teach during the 8-week 1 and 8-week 2 sessions. Two signed letters of reference on official letterhead will be required from candidates considered for hire but are not needed in the initial application. The departmental Assistant Chair will inform candidates about how and when to submit the letters. Official transcripts will be required from candidates considered for hire. AA/EEO PhD or MA in English (or directly related discipline)

Note: Two signed letters of reference on official letterhead will be required from candidates considered for hire but are not needed in the initial application. The departmental Assistant Chair will inform candidates about how and when to submit the letters. Official transcripts will be required from candidates considered for hire. The University of Houston-Downtown Department of English seeks qualified and committed teachers for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Technical Communication to teach TCOM 3302: Business and Technical Report Writing. At this time, we're specifically seeking instructors who can teach during the 8-week 1 and 8-week 2 sessions. AA/EEO Ph.D. or MS in Technical Communication. MA in English with experience in the field is also valued.

Position Summary: Responsible for a variety of projects and programs with a diverse array of subjects focusing on research in child development.What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Key Accountabilities: Provide reliability status on various objective and subjective coding analysis measures pertaining to projects within the department. Perform cognitive/social/emotional assessments with children and additional interviews with teachers and families which include an extensive battery of psychological and educational based evaluations and manage appropriate research equipment and supplies. Perform observational evaluations performed in schools and classrooms and focus on cognitive readiness activities by means of a complex live coding scheme. Work on a range of data and information including but not limited to transferring, verifying, entering, processing, management and analysis. Attend relevant trainings and assist in recruiting subjects (teachers, students, families, and individuals) and obtaining informed consent from potential research study participants. This often occurs in parent teacher meetings and sometimes in a family's home. May serve in an intervention or coaching role in home or school setting to training parents or teachers in parenting, including extensive trainings and regular meetings to maintain certification and reliability. Perform other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Completion of the Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects is required within 5 days of employment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred. Reliable personal transportation as some projects may require extensive out of town travel which will vary from Houston and surrounding areas to various sites across the state of Texas. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, biology or relevant field or experience in lieu of degree; master's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: Experience in customer service, behavioral analysis or research experience is preferred. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Position Summary: The research assistant is responsible for a variety of projects and programs with a diverse array of subjects focusing on research in child development. T his role focuses on a research project called Identifying Caregiver Behaviors that Promote Spanish Development in Preschool-aged Emergent Bilinguals at Risk for Developmental Language Disorder . This is an NIH-funded project at the Children's Learning Institute.What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Key Accountabilities: Provide reliability status on various objective and subjective coding analysis measures pertaining to projects within the department. Perform cognitive/social/emotional assessments with children and additional interviews with teachers and families which include an extensive battery of psychological and educational based evaluations and manage appropriate research equipment and supplies. Perform observational evaluations performed in schools and classrooms and focus on cognitive readiness activities by means of a complex live coding scheme. Work on a range of data and information including but not limited to transferring, verifying, entering, processing, management and analysis. Attend relevant trainings and assist in recruiting subjects (teachers, students, families, and individuals) and obtaining informed consent from potential research study participants. This often occurs in parent teacher meetings and sometimes in a family's home. May serve in an intervention or coaching role in home or school setting to training parents or teachers in parenting, including extensive trainings and regular meetings to maintain certification and reliability. Perform other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Completion of the Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects is required within 5 days of employment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred. Reliable personal transportation as some projects may require extensive out of town travel which will vary from Houston and surrounding areas to various sites across the state of Texas. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, biology or relevant field or experience in lieu of degree; master's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: Experience in customer service, behavioral analysis or research experience is preferred. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Position Summary: The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) amplifies Rice University's academic excellence and outreach through lifelong personal and professional offerings that empower individuals and organizations, foster community, and promote the common good in Houston and beyond.The Assistant Director for School Literacy and Culture (SLC) reports to the Director and administers program operations, ensuring efficient, effective and productive operations in early learning programs including but not limited to: The Rice OWL Labs and related programming, Early Literacy Leadership Academy, Advanced Leadership Seminar, Classroom Storytelling; Seminar for Administrators, Short Courses, Summer Institute, Summits, Creative Writing C and various presentations at the campus, district, regional, state and national levels. The Assistant Director works directly with teachers through seminars, classroom-based mentoring and workshops. This position is responsible for curriculum development, documentation, and research related to these endeavors as well as budgeting and planning. The Assistant Director's effective management and implementation of SLC programming involves ongoing work with colleagues and supervision of early childhood mentors and content presenters with an emphasis on GSCS universal job competencies: technical expertise, results orientation, thoroughness, communication, and fostering teamwork. Program-based forward planning and decision-making required in this role are directly aligned with SLC's strategic goals for equity-based service to children, teachers and families within the greater Houston community. These goals are revisited and revised on a regular basis as directed by community need . Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate should have extensive experience as an early childhood educator; in-depth knowledge of child development and early literacy development, equity-based education, and research-based practices for supporting emergent bilingual and dual language learners; and demonstrated skill in extrapolating and sharing early education research as it relates to practical classroom practice. Demonstrated expertise in communication, collaboration, and coordination of tasks with other educational professionals is highly preferred. Workplace Requirements This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Successful candidates should expect to work in-office with team members three days a week. Field work at area public, private, charter schools and Head Start classrooms is also a regular component of this position. The assistant director will also work closely with teachers during late afternoon/evening seminars and weekend Summits. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements be subject to change." Hiring Range: 68,000 - $75,000. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. This position is partially funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree or equivalent Three years of experience in the implementation of early literacy principles advanced through the Rice Oral and Written Language Labs, Classroom Storytelling approach, or Early Literacy Leadership Academy and at least one year of service as a mentor teacher Ability to develop and initiate new strategies Advanced problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously Strong organizational and time management skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Strong data analysis skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans, and handling issues when necessary Strong client service orientation and attention to detail Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources Ability to oversee and direct staff Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plansSkills: Expertise in: Extrapolating current educational and cross-domain research into practical classroom practices for early childhood educators Maximizing effectiveness of hybrid learning models through the creation of Canvas-based learning modules and structuring of interactive in-person and remote seminars Training, supporting and supervising mentor teachers Developing and disseminating equity-based early childhood education for young ESL students, emergent bilinguals, dual language learners and native speakers Presenting dynamic, interactive workshops and seminars for teachers, administrators and families in a variety of in-person and virtual educational settings Working to achieve operational targets with significant impact on departmental results Contributing to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc. Managing large projects or processes that may span outside of immediate job area. Making improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance Working with problems that may be undefined and require detailed information-gathering, analysis and investigation Preferences: Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field Texas Teacher's Certificate Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking Experience in teaching ESL (English as a Second Language), emergent bilingual or dual-language preschool or early elementary students Two years of experience as a mentor with School Literacy and Culture Essential Functions: . Administers program operations, ensuring efficient, effective and productive operations Creates and implements plans to achieve program objectives and mission Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations and recommends changes to procedures and processes Creates and implements outreach plans that may include relationship development, communications, event and conference management Analyzes data, identifies trends, develops reports and recommends and implements changes to improve alignment with institutional mission and goals Creates budget plans, monitors and approves expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses and manages and maintains financial records Engages in resident teacher or intern recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress Provides guidance, coaching and training to teacher leaders working with SLC Delegates work and reviews work products of individuals with professional service agreements Creates budget plans, monitors and approves expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses and manages and maintains financial records Performs all other duties as assigned Additional Functions Provides support in developing relationships with internal and external entities Assists with fundraising activities Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function to agree/accept concepts, practices and approaches. May have responsibility for communicating with external customers and vendors. Works to influence parties within and outside of the job function regarding policies, procedures and practices. Draws upon prior experience and analysis of issues to solve problems.Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About Us Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application. Position Summary: The assistant director is an admission officer at Rice University, a highly-selective research institution in the heart of Houston, Texas. Reporting to a deputy director, this individual will manage projects that have a defined scope and moderate levels of complexity. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, DEI recruitment and events, programs and outreach, counselor engagement, staff training and development, coordinating the file review process, etc.Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Rice University and/or experience in a higher education environment. Workplace Requirements : The possibility of a remote or hybrid work environment may be considered depending on location. Hybrid position: "This position may be offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, with a minimum of 3 days on campus after the six month probationary period. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change." *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree 2 years of experience Type of experience: related experience working in a college or university admission office, or as a high school college counselor or teacher. Travel required No substitutions for education or experience allowedSkills: Interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism, relatability, and collegiality Familiarity with the multiple work areas of a modern admissions office including CRM systems, reporting and analytics, recruitment, evaluation and selection, marketing and communications, access and inclusion, on-campus programming, staff training, budget management, and staff development Proficient in using admission and enrollment data to make data-informed decisions, measure and assess progress toward strategic goals, present data, and revise practices as needed Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer service skills Strong reading comprehension and ability to make distinctions among competitive applicants High level of proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel and Access Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to present meaningful information that helps to inform decision making Familiarity with whole-file application evaluation Preferences: Experience in a highly selective university or college admission office. Experience in DEI recruitment and engagements Experience in marketing and communications, strong writing skills desired. Experience with campus event management and managing student volunteers/campus programs. Interpersonal skills that demonstrate professionalism, relatability, and collegiality Familiarity with the multiple work areas of a modern admissions office including CRM systems, reporting and analytics, recruitment, evaluation and selection, marketing and communications, access and inclusion, on-campus programming, staff training, budget management, and staff development Proficient in using admission and enrollment data to make data-informed decisions, measure and assess progress toward strategic goals, present data, and revise practices as needed Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer service skills Strong reading comprehension and ability to make distinctions among competitive applicants High level of proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel and Access Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to present meaningful information that helps to inform decision making Essential Functions: Works with other members of the admission staff on projects related to recruitment, evaluation and selection, marketing and communications, access and inclusion, on-campus programming, alumni engagement, staff training, budget management, and staff development as assigned Collaboratively works with supervisor on year-over-year planning process and project management Manages a specific recruitment territory and engage in all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, yield, measurement and planning to ensure the development of a geographic pipeline to Rice Responsible for effectively planning travel in a timely manner which includes trip planning and fiscal management of travel expenses while adhering to department and university policies Conducts virtual and in-person informational sessions and workshops Establishes, maintains, and strengthens strong relationships with high school counselors and representatives from community-based organizations Evaluates applications and utilizes critical thinking skills when making recommendations on selection utilizing the committee-based-evaluation process Demonstrates an exceptional level of professionalism in engagements with all internal and external constituent groups. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws concerning college admission, FERPA, and affirmative action Responds to inquiries timely providing accurate information Performs all other duties as assignedRice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About Us Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.