LEAP Teacher; Part Time

LEAP Teacher  School Year
Part-time: 0.25 FTE : M-F 2:30PM– 4:30 PM
(2.0 paid hours)
Hourly Rate $24.83
This position excludes health insurance & other full-time benefits

Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.

Our Values
Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability.

Our Pedagogy
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are

● safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
● supported in developing social-emotional skills

● provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”

● engaged in meaningful work

● encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error

● empowered to take risks and make change

● given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.

Our School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School is an exciting environment for professionals who like to be part of a dynamic team and who thrive on the challenges and rewards of working with an active community.

Bertschi offers a salary and benefit package in line with other independent private schools in the Northwest.

Position Summary
This position works at the direction of the director LEAP and summer programs in accordance with the job description below. During the LEAP hours (after 3 PM), this role plans and teaches activities for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

Responsibilities:

● Support daily after-school activities for groups of children in pre-K/K

● View student behavior through a positive, student center and problem solving approach.

● Facilitate safe and engaging outside time

● Create opportunities for creativity, empathy, and thoughtfulness in play

● Employ culturally responsive practices that align with the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

● Assist with administrative tasks such as copying; setting-up, prepping, organizing and maintaining classroom spaces

● Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues

● Engage in on-going self-assessment and working toward own professional goals

● Complete duties as assigned by position supervisor or school leadership

Qualifications:

● Two year degree or equivalent

● Experience teaching diverse student populations preferred

● Interest and experience in working with elementary age children, particularly pre-K and kindergarten students

● Ability to work effectively, professionally, and enthusiastically with children, parents, and teachers

Application Process:

No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to:
complete the Bertschi application form
submit a cover letter and resume to employment

Please submit materials in .PDF format.

For more information about Bertschi School, visit our website tschi.org
Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin,socio-economic status, gender,sexual orientation, or disability.