teacher Mercer Island, WA
Job description
Who We Are:
At Yellow Wood Academy, our philosophy is to provide every student with the tools and encouragement needed to pursue their own personal journey. We do this by constructing a unique educational program for our students that considers the whole child. All our programs are academically rigorous while personalizing the pace, style, and program for our students, whether that means giving more time and support, or letting them accelerate and explore. Yellow Wood Academy is a non-profit, accredited independent school serving grades 4 – 12.
Why Teachers are Important to Us and our Students:
Teachers are the foundation of everything Yellow Wood Academy does. Our instructional environment is highly individualized and dynamic, and our teachers have a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of young learners. Yellow Wood Academy teachers interact in 1 to 1 or very small group settings, engaging deeply with students to meet them where they are to support each individual learner’s unique needs. This is a special environment, and we are seeking special, inspired, and creative educators.
If this sounds like you, please contact us! We would love to meet you!
The Role:
Summer School Teachers are valued members of the Yellow Wood Academy (YWA) Education Team. Working in close collaboration with educational leadership, fellow teachers, and staff, Summer School Teachers interact directly with students to advance their individualized learning goals and growth experience at YWA.
We are seeking teachers in multiple subject areas. In your response, please indicate the area(s) in which you have applicable skills for teaching one or more of the following subjects for grades 4 – 12.
- Math and physics
- English and language arts
- Science (multiple areas)
- Reading intervention
General Education Teachers at Yellow Wood Academy:
- Provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction, and support student engagement in the YWA summer school program.
- Attend staffing meetings for students and collaborate with the team to ensure effective instructional strategies are shared and implemented for summer students.
- Maintain up-to-date grades, student work samples, and goal progress.
- Read and utilize all relevant documentation for students with whom you work, including IEPs, student profiles, neuropsychological evaluations and other updates.
- Consistently foster and manage a safe and positive learning environment.
- Track and use student IEP data under the direction of the Student Services team.
- Substitute for other teachers as needed.
- Adapt curriculum design, pacing and materials to fully engage students.
- Maintain a commitment to high standards for student achievement.
- Provide individual differentiation for the learning needs of students.
- Attend all required trainings.
Qualifications Needed for General Education Teacher:
- Bachelor's Degree in related subject; Washington State teaching certification desired
- Prior professional experience as a lead teacher in primary or secondary education, tutoring center or applicable educational organization is desired.
- We will also consider non-certificated professionals with applicable degree interested in a career path in teaching and education.
Benefits
YWA offers a full benefit package for full time general education teachers, including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement program with company match, employee assistance program and others.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job include sitting, using a screen, and walking and standing for long periods of time. These physical duties are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation for the work environment or for the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Yellow Wood Academy does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $78,089.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mercer Island, WA 98040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
