Huffman Teaching Fellow

Huffman Teaching Fellow

Grades K-4

Trinity Episcopal School invites qualified individuals seeking to learn more about the teaching profession while gaining experience working in an Independent School to apply to join our Teaching Fellows’ cohort for the 2026-27 school year. 

Trinity Episcopal School is an inclusive, forward-thinking PK-8 independent school serving approximately 650 students in PreK through eighth grade with a mission to nurture the whole child: academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We are in Westlake Hills, close to downtown Austin, Texas.

Our Mission: At Trinity Episcopal School, we will nurture each child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  We will honor each child’s spirit for learning and life, ever mindful that we are all children of God.

Overview of position: The Lower School Teaching Fellow collaborates with the Lead Teacher to deliver the strongest education and experience possible for Trinity students. The Fellowship Program provides “on-the-job” training for individuals to continue their growth and experience in a progressive, research-based learning environment.

Responsibilities include:  The Teaching Fellow role is integral to ensuring the quality of a Trinity education. The Fellow will:

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and grade level team on a range of tasks (major areas of responsibility include working with small groups to differentiate instruction, ensuring a cohesive and consistent learning environment, performing administrative tasks when necessary, conducting benchmark assessments, and collecting both formal and informal data for student support and success).
• Facilitate a positive classroom community.
• Facilitate positive behavior management, counseling students as daily issues related to social/behavioral/emotional situations arise.
• Assume the role of Lead Teacher when the Lead Teacher is away from the classroom.
• Uphold the mission and values of Trinity Episcopal School
• Be a positive and active member of the Lower School divisions and the school community.

The Lead Teacher has ultimate responsibility for the classroom, students, and parent communication and it is expected and necessary that the Lead Teacher and Teaching Fellow operate as a positive and cohesive team.

To ensure maximum professional growth, the Teaching Fellow will participate in professional development training activities and faculty meetings as directed by the Director of the Huffman Fellowship Program, and the Lead Teacher will support each Teaching Fellow in defining their professional goals and in scheduling classroom observations or special training activities that support those goals.

At Trinity, our faculty:

• seek knowledge of current instructional theories as a commitment to understanding and professional growth
• demonstrate a vast repertoire of effective and engaging instructional strategies that meet the needs of all students
• hold high – but not uniform – standards for/expectations of all students
• maximize instructional minutes
• model, teach, and expect age-appropriate disciplined behaviors in a way that is mission-consistent and respectful
• meaningfully and personally engage with all students
• actively support colleagues
• positively and actively contribute to the life of the school
• collaborate with parents in the best interest of the students
• understand and respect the principal qualities of an Episcopal school
• respect and seek understanding in all facets of diversity

Required Qualifications: 

• Strong work ethic and excellent character
• Exceptional writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to be an innovative, flexible, collaborative, and positive faculty member
• A strong desire to grow professionally and personally
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous classroom or student-teaching experience
• Familiarity with the Reading and Writing Workshop model
• Knowledge base in constructivist mathematics education
• Interest in pursuing a career in education

To apply:  Resumes and letters of recommendation should be sent to Human Resources at Trinity Episcopal School, 3901 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX  78746, or by email to employment@austintrinity.org.  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until the position is filled.

Trinity Episcopal School invites all qualified individuals who share our core values to apply for faculty positions. All faculty members must be able to support Trinity’s mission as a Christian school.

Trinity Episcopal School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Trinity Episcopal School complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.