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Applying for Position:
Fourth Grade Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's client school in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Fourth Grade Teacher to begin August 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach one of two dedicated Fourth Grade classes.
  • Design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons that align with the Fourth Grade curriculum and standards, including Common Core, NGSS, SSSI, and Learning for Justice, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Guide students in developing essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
  • Implement effective classroom management strategies that foster respect, inclusion, and positivity, incorporating the school's social-emotional learning and anti-bias curriculum.
  • Work closely with the rest of the Lower School team to support students' development and ensure they are well-prepared for success in Fifth Grade.
  • Incorporate social-emotional learning into daily instruction to help students develop self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
  • Establish clear expectations for behavior and cultivate a safe, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Effectively partner and communicate with families, colleagues, and administration to appropriately challenge and support students.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.
  • Integrate technology and hands-on activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Regularly assess, evaluate, and provide feedback on student performance.
  • Participate in faculty/staff, grade level, and division meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Commit to the mission, vision, and values of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, or a related field; Master’s degree and/or teaching credential preferred.
  • 3+ years of teaching experience with elementary-aged students.
  • In-depth understanding of, and experience with, inquiry-based learning in early childhood education settings.
  • Passion for working with Fourth Grade students, with a deep understanding of their developmental needs and learning styles.
  • Proven ability to implement effective classroom support strategies and foster positive relationships with young learners, particularly through the Responsive Classroom approach.
  • Experience with and appreciation for Zones of Regulation and Second Step, as well as a solid foundation in interdisciplinary, STEAM-focused, and project-based learning.
  • Dedication to fostering social-emotional growth by supporting self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with and appreciation for purposeful play, as well as a solid foundation in interdisciplinary, STEAM-focused, and project-based learning.
  • Desire to utilize outdoor spaces to introduce children to nature and facilitate connections between them and their environment.
  • Proficiency with instructional technology including document cameras, interactive whiteboards, web-based learning software, and Google apps.
  • Excellent communication skills to support working with students, families, faculty/staff, and campus partners.
  • Positive energy and enthusiasm for working in a Preschool through Eighth Grade, faith-based independent school.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional growth, curiosity, cultural humility, and antiracism, as well as an understanding of its critical role in academic excellence and student growth.

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

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