Teacher - 3rd Grade

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

• Prior job-related experience.
• 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.
• Teaching Credential for level of instruction
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits
• enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees)
• DRS Deferred Compensation Program
• vacation leave
• paid holidays
• additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level