Early Childhood Teacher, Lower School

Seattle Country Day School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Long-term disability benefits

Job summary

An independent school in Seattle is seeking an experienced elementary teacher to design and implement a curriculum for 5–8-year-olds. The ideal candidate will hold at least a bachelor's degree, have five years of teaching experience, and be adept at differentiating lessons for diverse learners. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $72,000 to $132,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a collaborative team committed to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of elementary teaching experience is required.
• Understand developmental needs of 5–8-year-olds.
• Experience with curriculum design for elementary grades.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum for early childhood (5–8-year-old).
• Collaborate with other teachers and specialists.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in school activities.

Skills

Differentiating lessons

Creative problem-solving

Collaborating with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Reports and Starting Date

Reports to: Lower School Division Head

Starting Date: August 17, 2026

About Seattle Country Day School

Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students from kindergarten through eighth grade on a 2.4‑acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.

At SCDS, we believe gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative. We understand that they come from every community, race, and socioeconomic class. Our students find a warm, welcoming classroom based on inquiry, encouraging exploration, questioning, experimentation, and creation. The school also prioritizes social‑emotional learning informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion. This whole‑child focus stimulates intellect, imagination, and fosters flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SCDS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law. SCDS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree and five years of elementary teaching experience; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with the developmental needs of 5–8‑year‑old children.
• Ability to differentiate lessons for different levels and types of learners.
• Experience designing curriculum for elementary grades.
• Experience collaborating with a team of teachers.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development.
• Academic or professional experience in gifted education.
• Creative problem‑solving and inquiry‑based educational expertise.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Lower School faculty and report to the Lower School head.
• Design and implement curriculum for early childhood (5–8‑year‑old).
• Collaborate with other homeroom teachers and content‑area specialists.
• Attend and participate in faculty, department, and grade‑level meetings.
• Participate in Winterim and supervise students on off‑campus school activities.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

This position is full‑time.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, excellent retirement plan, and section 125 plan. Salary range is $72,000–$132,000.