Dynamic 4th Grade Substitute Teacher (Long-Term)

Bush; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bush School in Seattle seeks a Long-Term Substitute Fourth Grade Faculty member to teach Fourth grade and partner with students and families to support student development. The role is on-site in Seattle, with a focus on diversity and inclusion and collaboration with Lower School staff.

You will work within a team that values experiential learning, inquiry, and reflection, supporting a student-centered classroom and strong social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in elementary level preferred.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing growth in education.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a classroom culture aligned with the mission and values of the school.
• Design, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that emphasize experiential learning.
• Teach Reading, Writing, and Social Studies, and build a strong foundation in social‑emotional learning for our students.
• Teach an experiential curriculum that balances inquiry and creativity while meeting end-of-year outcomes.
• Create a child-centered, nurturing, and non-competitive learning environment.
• Provide opportunities for children to thrive and take risks.
• Observe, evaluate, and assess student development, maintaining accurate records of progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Student-centered instruction

Job description

The Bush School in Seattle seeks a Long-Term Substitute Fourth Grade Faculty member to teach Fourth grade and partner with students and families to support student development. The role is on-site in Seattle, with a focus on diversity and inclusion and collaboration with Lower School staff.

You will work within a team that values experiential learning, inquiry, and reflection, supporting a student-centered classroom and strong social-emotional growth.