Inquiry‑Based Social Studies Teacher, Grades 4–5 (Gifted)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Seattle is seeking a passionate fourth- and fifth-grade social studies teacher to create an engaging learning environment. This full-time role involves designing and implementing a dynamic curriculum focusing on inquiry and creative problem-solving for academically gifted students. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, relevant teaching experience, and proficiency in social studies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000–$132,000 along with robust benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Experience implementing curriculum for 4th and 5th grade.
• Demonstrated understanding of social studies curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach all fourth- and fifth-grade students.
• Design and implement social studies curriculum.
• Supervise students during off-campus activities and trips.

Skills

Inquiry-based teaching

Creative problem-solving

Constructivist approaches

Proficiency in social studies

Experience in gifted education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

An independent educational institution in Seattle is seeking a passionate fourth- and fifth-grade social studies teacher to create an engaging learning environment. This full-time role involves designing and implementing a dynamic curriculum focusing on inquiry and creative problem-solving for academically gifted students. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, relevant teaching experience, and proficiency in social studies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000–$132,000 along with robust benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.