Seattle Hebrew Academy Hiring for 3rd or 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

Lower School Teaching Positions

Seeking experienced Lower School Teacher for Third Grade and/or Fourth Grade. Candidates must have mastery in all areas of the Third/Fourth Grade curriculum. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to becoming part of our professional learning community.

Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth.

Primary skills and responsibilities:

• Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
• Create organized lesson plans where students are encouraged to engage in inquiry: ask thoughtful questions, discover answers, apply what they learn, and problem-solve creatively
• Continually assess student achievement with a variety of methods and modalities toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents informed of student progress
• Differentiating instruction according to student needs and abilities; provide accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students
• Possesses the knowledge and creativity to deliver innovative and personalized instruction designed to maximize student learning;
• Collaborate with partner teachers
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues;
• Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback and co Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology
• Required Education & Experience:
• Current Washington State teaching certificate
• Strong knowledge of elementary content areas and state learning requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of two years successful teaching experience
• Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes
• Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship
• Ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages student learning, risk-taking, and character development
• Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth
• Experience or interest in Project Based Learning

We thank all applicants in advance. We will be contacting only those candidates invited for an interview.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, contingent upon experience and education.