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Applying for Position:
1st Grade Teacher

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

CalWest's client school in Seattle, Washington, seeks a First Grade Teacher to begin in August 2025.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • At least five years of elementary teaching experience is required.
  • Must be experienced with the developmental needs of 6-7-year-old children.
  • Experience developing and implementing curriculum for elementary grades is required. 

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing an elementary curriculum
  • Work closely with other homeroom teachers
  • Responsibilities include an advisory period, participation in class outings, and attendance at faculty and department/grade level meetings. 

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.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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About CalWest Educators Placement

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If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.