Temporary Upper School English Faculty

Overview

Job Title:

Upper School English Faculty
Department:
Upper School

Reports To:

Upper School Director
FLSA Status:
Exempt
On-Site:
Yes
When Needed:  School Year Semester 1 (September 16–December 18)
FTE:
Part-time (.2 FTE)
Pay Range: $19,400-$35,400

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom.

You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

The Upper School (9-12th grade) English Faculty will be responsible for teaching two sections of 10th grade English for one semester as a long-term leave replacement for a current faculty member. They will also serve as an advisor to an existing group of 10th through 12th grade students. The group meets once a week, and occasionally participates in other community events together.

• Establishes a positive and engaging classroom culture focused on learning.
• Will teach existing American Literature curriculum as part of English 10 teaching team.
• Effectively differentiates, utilizing a variety of instructional methods to meet the needs of all learners.
• Communicates effectively, providing timely feedback to students and families.
• Enthusiastically engages in professional development while staying aware of current educational research and best practices.
• Reflects and adjusts teaching practices based on self-reflection, feedback from others, and the accurate assessment of student work.
• Collaborates 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.
• Prioritizes an environment of inclusion, respect, and rapport in the classroom.
• Attends and chaperones school-related events outside the scheduled school day.
• Participates actively and with curiosity in school/division/department/committee meetings on Wednesdays until 5:15 pm, as well as student community gatherings during the school day.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree, with an emphasis in English and/or education-related area from a four-year college or university required.
• Master’s Degree in English, education, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of combined teaching experience required.

• Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider…