Long-Term Substitute Lower School Fourth Grade Faculty

Job Title:

Lower School Fourth Grade Faculty (Long-Term Substitute)

Department:
Lower School

Reports To:

Lower School Director

FLSA Status:
Exempt

On-Site:
Yes

When Needed:
November 2, 2026 – April 2, 2027

FTE:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Pay Range: $24,250 – $44,250

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 Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Lower School team to teach Fourth grade for a long-term substitute position. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families.

We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Lower School Fourth grade Faculty member reports to the Lower School Director and works closely with students and families, as well as Lower School faculty and staff. This position is responsible for teaching Fourth grade and partnering with students and families to support student development.

• Create and sustain a classroom culture aligned with the mission and values of the school
• Design, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that emphasize experiential learning
• Teach Reading, Writing, and Social Studies, and build a strong foundation in social-emotional learning for our students
• Teach an experiential curriculum that balances inquiry and creativity while meeting clear end-of-year, grade-level outcomes
• Create a child-centered, nurturing, and non-competitive learning environment
• Provide opportunities for children to thrive and take risks
• Respect and support each child as an individual while fostering a sense of belonging within a group and community
• Develop students’ self-confidence and…