TEACHER

Peninsula School District • Gig Harbor, WA

78d

About The Position

NOW HIRING - PURDY ELEMENTARY - KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

This position is a Leave Replacement assignment beginning January 5th and running through the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The salary will be prorated by the calculated FTE for the position. The salary reflected is for a 1.00 FTE educator, who begins the position at the start of the school year.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Certificate with K-8 Elementary Education endorsement required.
• Expertise in reading strategies and instruction; reading in the content area.
• Successful teaching or student teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience teaching standards-based curriculum.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility.
• Understanding of current state-adopted standards appropriate to the position growth.
• Uses assessment to adapt curriculum and instruction so that each student experiences.
• Reflects on personal performance for continuous improvement and implementation of best practices.
• Communicates effectively to build relationships and articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a love of learning that translates into high expectations for self and each student.
• Contributes unique talents to work collaboratively for the benefit of the entire school community.
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual.
• Uses technology to enhance student learning and to communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Exhibits a passion for working with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and will communicate frequently with parents on students' academic and social areas.

Nice To Haves

• Teachers with multiple certificate endorsements are preferred.
• Teachers holding or pursuing National Board Certification preferred.
• Teachers with a Special Education endorsement are desired.

Benefits

• Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan.
• This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.
• There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees