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:
Experience:
- Education & Instruction: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Washington State Teaching Certificate (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Duvall, WA 98019 (Required)
Work Location: In person
