Tilden School, a private, independent K-5 school, is currently seeking Lead Teachers for the following grades: Third Grade, Fourth Grade.
Tilden School was established in 1985 to provide high-quality, individualized education in West Seattle. Our integrated curriculum presents an opportunity for students to weave the many threads of their education together. Our small size and independent status enables flexibility, curricular rigor, collaboration amongst faculty and staff, and deep partnership with students and their families. Our students build on their learning experience, one new skill and idea at a time, one bigger and bolder question at a time.
We have two open Lead Teaching positions, one for our Third-Grade class, and one for our Fourth-Grade class. In your cover letter, please indicate the position for which you are applying.
The selected candidate is committed to the mission and values of the community, bringing their passion for education to enrich the learning experience of each student.
To learn more about Tilden, please see our website at
Your Role
At Tilden School, third grade represents a transition year where students take the fundamentals learned in their lower grade experience and begin to apply their skills to take on subjects with greater depth, breadth, creativity, and complexity.
In fourth grade, students hone these skills to become capable young scholars, confident in their voice and expanding proficiencies in literacy, writing, math, technology, history, science and the arts.
In your role as Lead teacher, you will be primarily responsible for preparing and delivering the curriculum and programming for your class, including in partnership with your colleagues who provide specialist instruction (e.g., science, art). You will oversee, manage and champion student academic development and actively communicate and partner with parents and guardians as students progress through third grade. You will be responsible for up to 16 students in your class, and will partner collaboratively with classroom support staff.
A summary of Qualifications, Behaviors and Responsibilities include:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, with an emphasis in early childhood or elementary education
- A Master’s Degree in early childhood or elementary education preferred
- 3+ years teaching experience preferred
- Develop, prepare and deliver all core third grade curricular content and programming to meet School learning objectives
- Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the third-grade classroom to provide an environment conducive to learning
- Ensure the classroom learning environment is safe, respectful, and orderly
- Set a tone of transparency, accountability and partnership with the parents and guardians of students in your class
- Lead and define, in collaboration with your peers in specialist functions, the curricular fundamentals of third grade, ensuring that School achievement standards are met for each student
- Adapt and scaffold instruction to meet student and grade-level learning objectives
- Ensure that the program produces grade-level graduates who are well-prepared for fourth grade
- Engage with all students at recess, in the classrooms and common areas in a manner consistent with School standards
- Perform administrative tasks commensurate with occupying a lead teaching role (e.g., correcting work, preparing for conferences, providing report cards).
- An engaging, kind and inclusive ethos
- Superior oral, written, executive function and communication skills
- Comfort in making clear and firm decisions, whilst taking in multiple points of view
- An ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize action items
- Patience and attentiveness to the educational and social-emotional needs of children aged 5-12
- A problem-solving mindset that includes outreach for support and guidance from subject matter experts and your peers
- Able to attend special events outside core School hours (e.g., concerts, curriculum night, open house)
- Maintain and enrich the core and founding values of the school
- Abide School health, safety and personnel policies
- Meet all Tilden School health and safety training requirements
A summary of Physical Requirements include:
- Able to work outside in weather conditions typical of Puget Sound between September and June
- Able to travel locally (e.g., for field trips)
- Able to provide supervision during lunch and recess periods
- Able to navigate stairs and uneven surfaces whilst escorting students inside and outside the school
Compensation and Benefits:
- Annual salary range of $60,000 - $78,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Tuition remission
We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter. For additional information, please contact info@Tildenschool.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Grade levels:
Schedule:
School subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Seattle, WA 98116 (Required)
Work Location: In person