Jobs & Volunteering
One of the key factors of success for Vikingeskolen is for parents and the Danish community in Houston at large to come together. Similar initiatives has taken shape in Washington DC, San Francisco and Atlanta so why should Houston be any different? The fourth largest city, Houston has the potential to make a Danish school a great success.
We look for dedicated & active parents, volunteers and salaried teachers, preferably with a Folkeskole or Pædagoguddannelse or other similar (see job openings below).
NEW As something new Vikingeskolen now offers families the opportunity to reduce tuition costs significantly through volunteer tuition. This new option is particularly advantageous to large families or those who cannot or do not want to come every Saturday. It is also intended to give a much needed break to those volunteers who now since the school's inception has made it possible to keep our tuition as low as possible:
- A 50% discount on tuition for all family enrollments, can be
obtained, if an adult family member commits to being an assistant
teacher for at least 6 classes per semester. (see job description below)
- A 100% discount on all family enrollments can be obtained if an adult family member commits as a primary teacher (as needed). (see job description below)
- Families with four or more students can enroll student number four, five etc. for FREE
If the above is not for you, there is still plenty of opportunities to volunteer for free. For example, we look for a librarian, a breakfast/snack coordinator, and bringers hereof. In fact, our school depends on your volunteer work as we cannot cover our expenses on tuition alone.
To volunteer, please use our volunteer form. To apply for one of the positions below please send application to Christina Linderholm.
Current Job Openings
Application deadline: July 1, 2008
Principal/Primary Teacher
In this position, we are looking for a qualified candidate to take on preparation and class room teaching of one of our child classes, and operational duties of the school, including:
- Overall curriculum planning and purchasing
- Recruitment of teachers and volunteers
- Student enrollment
- Accounting and payroll
- Communication & marketing
The individual will report to the board and manage staff and volunteers. The candidate should be fluent in Danish and must have an educational background, preferably a Danish Folkeskole or Pædagoguddannelse and/or similar experience, and some operational experience. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children in creative and fun ways.
Note this is not a full time position. The candidate is salaried and will work with the board to develop the detailed scope and terms of the position. Must have US work permit and reside in the Houston area.
Primary Teacher - Child Class
In this position, we are looking for a qualified candidate to take on preparation and classroom teaching of one of our child classes. The candidate should be fluent in Danish and preferably have an educational background, i.e. Danish Folkeskole or Pædagoguddannelse, however this is not a requirement. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children in creative and fun ways.
Note this is not a full time position. The candidate is salaried or compensated in the form of FREE tuition for all family members. The time allocation is 6 hours a week, hereof 3 hours at the school (Saturdays, 9-12:00), 12 weeks per semester. Salaried candidates must have US work permit and reside in the Houston area.
Primary Teacher - Adult Class
In this position, we are looking for a qualified candidate to take on preparation and classroom teaching of our adult class. The candidate should be fluent in Danish and preferably have an educational background, i.e. Danish Folkeskole or Pædagoguddanelse, however this is not a requirement. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with students in creative and fun ways.
Note this is not a full time position. The candidate is compensated in the form of FREE tuition for all family members. The time allocation is 6 hours a week, hereof 3 at the school (Saturdays, 9-12:00), 12 weeks per semester. Note US work permit is not necessary, but you must reside in the Houston area.
Assistant Teachers – Child Classes
In these positions, we are looking for parents, spouses or other interested Danes to help our primary teachers carry out the activities that he/she has planned for the day. The candidates should be fluent in Danish. No teaching background is required, however you should enjoy doing fun and creative activities with children.
The assistant helps the children transition from one activity to another, and may lead a smaller group under the supervision of the primary teacher. The assistant will help the primary teacher set-up and clean up after classes, as well as supervise the playground and snack room during breaks.
Note this is not a full time position. The teacher assistant is compensated in the form of 50% off tuition for all family members when he or she commits to a minimum of 6 or more classes per semester. The time allocation is 3 hours a week (Saturdays, 9-12:00), 6-12 weeks per semester. Note US work permit is not necessary, but you must reside in the Houston area.
For more information or to apply, please contact Christina Linderholm.
