Teacher - 3rd Grade

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB benefits

Vacation leave

CBA compensation

Job summary

Olympia School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The role focuses on delivering district-approved curriculum, documenting progress, and supporting student success in academic and interpersonal skills.

Experience with Bridges in Mathematics, Number Corner, Wonders and Second Step is preferred. Benefits include SEBB health plans, retirement options, vacation leave, holidays, and CBA-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an elementary setting.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders (parents, administration, staff).
• Knowledge of state education codes and curriculum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise parents/guardians on student progress to support home learning goals.
• Assess students and provide progress feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Assist other teachers with curriculum implementation.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and community agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers and aides to support the school program.
• Instruct students to improve academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Monitor student activities to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and records for lesson planning and progress documentation.
• Report incidents to maintain student safety and district policies.
• Participate in meetings and support credential requirements.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate with diverse backgrounds

Direct support staff

Evaluate performance

Education

Teaching Credential - elementary

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

Job Purpose Statement/s

Job of "Teacher – Elementary" is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Position to begin employment in the 2026-2027 school year. This position works Monday – Friday from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Experience working with Bridges in Mathematics, Number Corner, Wonders and Second Step. Ability and desire to collaborate effectively with grade level colleagues and other staff members.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code.
• Abilities to perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/color vision/field of vision, and standing/walking for varying periods of time.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for level of instruction, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail]; Affiantitve Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, [phone], [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].