Elementary School Teacher

Job Title: Teacher – Lower School / Elementary School

Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt, Full-time

Reports to: Lower School Division Head

Closing Date: When Filled

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Pay Range: $60,000 - $101,000 Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Professional Development

Location: Redmond, WA

Application: ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; To view our school profile, go to https://www.tbcs.org/fs/resource-manager/view/ce2685db-52df-4716-bc1a-08b04d1325b8.

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

Your Role.

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Lower School teaching team! This individual supports the mission of Bear Creek through serving the students and teachers of Bear Creek.

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school: to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.

Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.

At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek through teaching in the classroom and having an impact on the lives of students.

We are seeking an individual who…

Approach classroom instruction and student interactions from a Christian Worldview

Collaborate with grade level teams and department members to plan and implement the school’s classical curriculum

Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines

Designs and presents individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods

Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance

Build partnership with parents through proactive communication

Create a predictable and supportive classroom environment

Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars

Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet the learning goals

Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records

Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with division head and VP for Academic Affairs

Attend school events outside regular school hours including, but not limited to: Parent/teacher conferences, curriculum night, arts performances, student socials, open houses, & professional development sessions

Keep classroom neat and pleasant in appearance

Performs other related duties as assigned

The successful individual in this position will:

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Take initiative

Deliver quality instruction

Appreciate the big picture, while making strategic decisions that are well thought out and analyzed

Can execute things independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Teaching Certificate preferred

Teaching experience preferred

Familiarity with classical methodology and Christian Worldview integration preferred

Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position

It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to:

Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization

Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others

Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas

Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements

Maintain confidentiality and security of information

Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results

Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks

Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed

Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

You must meet the following physical requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

To apply or view all jobs at The Bear Creek School go to https://www.tbcs.org/employment.

Disclaimers

The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome a criminal background check.

The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.