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.

Apply on the Hillside Academy website

Location: 26423 NE Allen Street Duvall, WA 98019

Note: only residents within driving distance can be considered.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Education & Instruction: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Washington State Teaching Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Duvall, WA 98019 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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