Interim Kindergarten

Giddens School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Giddens School in Seattle seeks an experienced elementary teacher who shares a commitment to diversity and inclusive practice. You will teach in a multi-age setting, design engaging inquiry-based experiences, and foster a safe, joyful classroom where every student can thrive.

The role emphasizes social-emotional growth, reflective practice, and collaboration with families and colleagues. A Bachelor's and WA teaching certificate are required, with a Master’s preferred; candidates should

Qualifications

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• At least three years of teaching experience in an elementary classroom
• Bachelor’s degree, WA State Teaching certificate, Master’s degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary students
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• A desire to work in a diverse community
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Value our school mission and enrich instruction with a commitment to diversity through respect for all children and cultures
• Have deep knowledge of elementary learning, multi-age classrooms, and pedagogy
• Be an advocate for social responsibility through a strong commitment to academics and social-emotional growth for all students
• Initiate growth and change in intellectual and professional development, seeking feedback and other learning opportunities
• Design learning experiences that engage and support all students in a multi-age setting
• Engage students in inquiry-based and experiential learning with clear outcomes that allow for student-led curiosity and discovery
• Demonstrate cultural competency and culturally responsive teaching
• Create a positive and joyful learning environment
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders, between teacher and students, and among students, and support a sense of safety and belonging
• Give feedback and assess students for learning
• Engage collaboratively and positively with all stakeholders
• Reflect on practice and behavior and make adjustments as needed (adjustments to meet student needs, restorative conversations with colleagues/students/parents, if needed, etc.)
• Contribute positively to developing and sustaining a positive school-wide culture that promotes the values of the school
• Focus on continual personal growth using the Giddens Teaching Standards framework

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Elementary pedagogy

Social-emotional learning

Professional development

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Adaptability

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

WA State Teaching certificate

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• -Value our school mission and enrich instruction with a commitment to diversity through respect for all children and cultures.
• -Have deep knowledge of elementary learning, multi-age classrooms, and pedagogy
• -Be an advocate for social responsibility through a strong commitment to academics and social-emotional growth for all students
• -Initiate growth and change in intellectual and professional development, seeking feedback and other learning opportunities
• -Design learning experiences that engage and support all students in a multi-age setting
• -Engage students in inquiry-based and experiential learning with clear outcomes that allow for student-led curiosity and discovery
• -Demonstrate cultural competency and culturally responsive teaching
• -Create a positive and joyful learning environment
• -Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders, between teacher and students, and among students, and support a sense of safety and belonging.
• -Give feedback and assess students for learning
• -Engage collaboratively and positively with all stakeholders
• -Reflect on practice and behavior and make adjustments as needed (adjustments to meet student needs, restorative conversations with colleagues/students/parents, if needed, etc.)
• -Contribute positively to developing and sustaining a positive school-wide culture that promotes the values of the school
• -Focus on continual personal growth using the Giddens Teaching Standards framework.

Qualifications and skills

• -All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• -At least three years of teaching experience in an elementary classroom
• Bachelor’s degree, WA State Teaching certificate, Master’s degree preferred
• -Deep knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary students
• -Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• -A desire to work in a diverse community
• -Ability to lift 50 pounds

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $55,500 to $99,550, depending on education and experience. Giddens School offers a mission-focused school culture, generous time off, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement, a commitment to professional development, and a diverse school community.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Giddens School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other employment terms, conditions, and privileges.