Upper School English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher - Upper School (Leave Replacement)
Position Type: Faculty, Exempt, Full-time
Reports to: Division Head - Upper School
Salary Range: $64,000 to $92,600 Annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program, Professional Development, Needs Based Tuition Assistance
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Location: Redmond, WA

Small classes, real relationships, and a school that invests in you.

The Bear Creek School is seeking a gifted, mission-minded Upper School English Teacher to teach literature and composition within our classical liberal arts and Great Books curriculum. Using a classical Christian education model, you will teach students, develop virtue, and help each student grow into the individual God intends. You'll plan alongside colleagues in grade-level and department teams, with mentoring and support from day one.

The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 12 in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

• Small classes: Around 18 students, so every student is known and valued
• Real collaboration: Faculty work closely together in grade-level and department teams
• A rich curriculum: Students engage with the great minds, works, events, discoveries, and art of the centuries

All employees support the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.

• Teach expository writing from literature
• Teach literature from a classical and Christian perspective, emphasizing the Great Books of civilization
• Teach grammar and vocabulary, focusing on classical roots and fundamental language structure
• Teach thinking and speaking with a concentration on rhetorical skills
• Inspire students to see truth, beauty, and goodness in the texts and to enjoy God through them
• Inspire students to love literature and desire beauty through literature
• 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 liberal arts curriculum
• Actively ensure academic growth in every student by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques
• Build positive partnership with parents through proactive communication
• Create a predictable and supportive classroom environment
• Increase professional knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities
• Plan and develop engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices, and prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet the learning goals
• Follow through on routine job responsibilities including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning
• Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with Division Head and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Attend weekly faculty meeting
• Be involved in at least one co- or extra-curricular responsibility
• 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
• Monitor halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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At Bear Creek, we invest in the people who invest in our students.

• Time to recharge: Two weeks off…