2026-2027 MS English Faculty

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking an individual to join our Middle School team as a Middle School English Faculty member. We are looking for a candidate who supports the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and has a background demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team where diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and families. This position reports to the Middle School Director and involves close collaboration with students, families, Middle School Faculty and Staff, and active participation in the school’s English Department. The role includes teaching four sections of English, hosting a student advisory group, and teaching in experiential programs (E-lectives and E-Week).

Requirements

Experience teaching English is required.
A bachelor’s degree in English, teaching with an English focus or related field is required.
Demonstrated excellence as an English educator, with a passion for sharing that with Middle School students is required.
A demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth in this area is required.
Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences.
Knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment.
Ability to effectively manage classroom dynamics to create a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams.
Have a current Adult and CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date).
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings.
Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles.
Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing).
Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness.
Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).
Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.
This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience teaching English.
Experience teaching English to Middle School students is preferred.
A graduate degree in English, teaching with an English focus or related field is preferred.
Possible travel (field trips).

Responsibilities

Create and sustain a positive classroom culture, based on the mission and values of the school.
Employ developmentally appropriate teaching methods, materials, and workload expectations for middle school students.
Develop curriculum that incorporates project-based, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning techniques.
Maintain broad and deep content knowledge that is curated and made accessible to students.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging content in the field of English.
Enhance curriculum and student engagement with relevant lessons, guided practice, and age-appropriate technologies.
Support students in the development of effective English habits, content knowledge, and skills.
Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed to meet differentiated student needs and varying levels of progress inside and outside of the classroom.
Teach English to Middle School students.
Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students.
Lead E-lectives throughout the academic year.
Design and lead an E Week program each academic year.
Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum.
Develop a culturally responsive, student-centered classroom community that fosters engagement, inquiry, risk-taking, and confidence.
Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students.
Share perspectives and expertise in community roles for the continuing betterment of the school as an institution.
Collaborate and work effectively with other members of the English Department to create common experiences centered on student inquiry.
Collaborate with school counselors and learning specialists to establish and maintain social-emotional learning and wellness for all students.
Collaborate with school counselors and learning specialists to plan lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources to effectively serve students with different learning profiles and mental health needs.
Create and sustain effective family partnerships, for example: communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom news via formal fall/spring conferences, written communications, and school portal.
Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development and maintain accurate records regarding student progress and areas of growth.
Attend and chaperone school-related events outside the scheduled school day.
Communicate openly, timely, and supportively with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders regarding student achievement and progress.
Create and sustain effective family partnerships so that all families are seen and heard; for example: communicate with families regarding expectations, student progress (challenges and successes) and classroom news.
Participate actively and with curiosity in school/division/department/committee meetings, as well as student community gatherings during the school day.
Utilize technology to support student success (e.g. Google Docs, Google Classroom and Learning platform).
Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned.