4th/5th Grade Teacher

Position Type: Full-time

Who We Are

Hillside Academy serves students from age three through 8th grade. We combine strong academics with faith-based character development to help students become future innovators and leaders. Through hands-on learning and student expos, where students present their own work, we build creativity and confidence. As a Christian school, we hold a monthly chapel assembly and a morning prayer led by the Head of School.

We are a non-profit school and we are governed by an elected board of trustees. Along with our core curriculum, we offer music, art, and movement classes.

We provide a supportive, collaborative work environment. Benefits include paid time off and a SIMPLE IRA with employer match.

Job Description

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic teacher to join our team as the homeroom teacher for our 4th/5th-grade combined classroom. The ideal candidate enjoys working with this age group, builds strong teacher-student rapport, and has effective classroom management skills.

Teachers are expected to model behavior that contributes to a positive school climate aligned with the school’s mission and character framework, PRIDE: Politeness, Respectfulness, Integrity, Discipline, and Encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science, integrating project-based learning and STEM curriculum as appropriate.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional strategies, and materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student’s needs.
• Recognize individual learning needs and develop strategies to address them in order to promote student growth and achievement.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and citizenship that support a functional, safe, and respectful learning environment.
• Follow school policies for addressing, documenting, and communicating student behavior issues.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Build rapport and communicate with parents through conferences and weekly emails or newsletters that reflect students’ progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote a positive and effective learning environment.
• Maintain professional competencies by attending in-service education and training, staff meetings, and retreats as outlined in the school calendar and annual teacher contract.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and families.
• Perform additional responsibilities as outlined in the school calendar and/or individual contract.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the subject matter, course content, and resources relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of and skill in using effective instructional and assessment strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the technology and software used in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Washington State teaching certificate
• Appropriate endorsement(s)
• Washington State Patrol background check, fingerprint clearance, and all other statements and disclosures required by state law

Salary

Range from $51,000 - $65,000 based on salary steps, paid over a 12-month period.

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Note: only residents within driving distance will be considered.