Elementary Teacher / Lower School Teacher

The Bear Creek School•Redmond, WA

3d•$64,000 - $92,600

About The Position

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school! The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our teaching team! Teachers are responsible for using a classical Christian education model to teach students, develop virtue, and help each student grow into the individual God intends. Lessons are carefully planned to inspire and motivate students and to support them in reaching the learning outcomes. A successful teacher creates a nurturing environment where all students feel known and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship not available for this position)
Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
Maintain confidentiality and security of information
Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
Familiar with Microsoft 365 Suite, ability to learn and work with the school’s instructional technology. and integrated data-based software package as needed
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

Nice To Haves

Teaching certificate preferred
Teaching experience preferred
Familiarity with classical methodology and Christian worldview integration preferred

Responsibilities

Approach classroom instruction and student interactions from a Christian worldview
Collaborate with grade-level teams and department members to plan and implement the school’s classical curriculum
Plan and develop an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices, set grade-level curriculum, and school curriculum guidelines
Design and present individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of a variety of learners
Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluate, correct, and grade student performance
Design small group and 1:1 plans and instruction to personalize learning for a diverse range of learners
Build partnership with parents through proactive communication
Create a predictable and supportive classroom environment
Participate in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars
Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals
Track student progress by maintaining required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records
Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with Lower School Division Head and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Attend school events outside regular school hours including, but not limited to Parent/Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Night, arts performances, student socials, open houses, and professional development sessions
Maintain a learning environment that is organized and pleasant in appearance
Perform other related duties as assigned