Gifted 4th-5th Language Arts Teacher — Inquiry-Based

Seattle Country Day School; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Retirement Plan

Section 125 Plan

Job summary

Seattle Country Day School seeks a Language Arts Teacher for the Intermediate School to lead 4th and 5th grade language arts under the Intermediate School division head. The role covers a 6-period day in a departmentalized structure and requires collaboration with peers to craft a compelling course of study for high-performing, intellectually gifted students.

The successful candidate will hold at least a bachelor’s degree with 3 years of teaching experience; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of teaching experience are required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience implementing curriculum for 4th and 5th grade through inquiry-based teaching and creative problem-solving is required.
• Constructivist approaches to teaching should be understood.
• Proficiency in language arts, expository writing, literature, and writing mechanics is required.
• Academic or professional experience in gifted education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach every fourth- and fifth-grade language arts student in a 6-period day within the Intermediate School.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and staff to develop a powerful course of study for high-performing, intellectually gifted students.
• Supervise students on off-campus activities and organize Winterim programs and trips; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language Arts

Expository Writing

Literature

Writing Mechanics

Inquiry-based Teaching

Gifted Education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Seattle Country Day School seeks a Language Arts Teacher for the Intermediate School to lead 4th and 5th grade language arts under the Intermediate School division head. The role covers a 6-period day in a departmentalized structure and requires collaboration with peers to craft a compelling course of study for high-performing, intellectually gifted students.

The successful candidate will hold at least a bachelor’s degree with 3 years of teaching experience; a master’s degree is preferred.