Lower School General Studies Teacher

Seattle-Hebrew-Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Seattle-Hebrew-Academy is seeking an elementary teacher with a current Washington State teaching certificate to foster a dynamic learning environment and support inquiry-based learning. The role emphasizes organized lesson planning that promotes questioning, discovery, application, and creative problem-solving.

You will differentiate instruction, assess progress toward standards, and collaborate with colleagues while engaging families.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Washington State teaching certificate.
• Strong knowledge of elementary content areas and state learning requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience.
• Ability to assess student learning and set goals based on assessment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop a learning environment conducive to learning and student growth.
• Create organized lesson plans that promote inquiry and problem-solving.
• Continually assess student achievement and communicate progress to students and parents.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs and provide accommodations/modifications.
• Deliver innovative and personalized instruction to maximize learning.
• Collaborate with partner teachers.
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues.
• Engage in school-wide professional development and seek feedback.
• Work efficiently with Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Tech proficiency

Education

Washington State teaching certificate

Elementary content knowledge

Two years teaching experience

Professional growth mindset

Tools

Windows & Office

Google Suite

Job description

Primary skills and responsibilities:

• Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
• Create organized lesson plans where students are encouraged to engage in inquiry: ask thoughtful questions, discover answers, apply what they learn, and problem-solve creatively
• Continually assess student achievement with a variety of methods and modalities toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents informed of student progress
• Differentiating instruction according to student needs and abilities; provide accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students
• Possesses the knowledge and creativity to deliver innovative and personalized instruction designed to maximize student learning;
• Collaborate with partner teachers
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues;
• Participate in school wide professional development, and seek continual feedback and flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

Required Education & Experience:

• Current Washington State teaching certificate
• Strong knowledge of elementary content areas and state learning requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of two years successful teaching experience
• Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes
• Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship
• Ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages student learning, risk-taking, and character development
• Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth
• Experience or interest in Project Based Learning

We thank all applicants in advance. We will be contacting only those candidates invited for an interview.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, contingent upon experience and education.