Language Arts Teacher, Middle 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

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

A well-respected independent school in Seattle is seeking a full-time Middle School language arts teacher. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field, five years of middle-school teaching experience, and expertise in developing curriculum for grades 6–8. The teacher will collaborate with faculty and oversee an advisory while engaging in diverse educational experiences. A competitive salary of $72,000–$132,000 and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• At least five years of middle-school teaching experience.
• Experience in inquiry-based education.
• Ability to teach electives and participate in class outings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement language arts curriculum for grades 6–8.
• Oversee an advisory and participate in faculty meetings.
• Attend domestic and international class outings.

Skills

Experience developing language arts curriculum

Understanding of developmental needs of 12-14 year olds

Experience in gifted education

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Starting Date: August 2026

Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students, grades K–8, on a 2.4-acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.

At SCDS, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative; we also know that gifted children come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic class. At SCDS, our students find a warm, welcoming classroom, one based around the concept of inquiry, a method where teachers encourage students to explore, to ask questions, to experiment, and to create. The school also prioritizes social‑emotional learning, which is informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child, and to the world they live in, stimulates children’s intellect and imagination and helps foster qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.

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.

We encourage everyone who is interested in this position to apply.

Qualifications for the Position

The successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in English or related field and five years of middle‑school teaching experience; a master’s degree is preferred. Must be experienced with the developmental needs of 12‑to‑14‑year‑old children. Experience developing and implementing language arts curriculum for grades 6–8 is required. Academic or professional experience in gifted education, creative problem‑solving, and inquiry‑based education is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Middle School language arts teacher will be a member of the Middle School faculty and report to the Middle School head. This position is ideal for the dynamic and knowledgeable teacher who has experience designing and implementing language arts curriculum for grades 6–8. The teacher will work closely with other teachers and content‑area specialists. Teacher responsibilities also include overseeing an advisory, teaching electives, participation in class outings and grade‑level trips (including the Winterim program), both domestic and international trips, as well as attendance at faculty and department‑level meetings, and other duties as assigned.

This position is full‑time.

SCDS offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range is $72,000–$132,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long‑term disability, excellent retirement plan, and section 125 plan.