POSITION OVERVIEW

The Evergreen School is seeking an engaging and compassionate educator to join our Upper Division team (grades 4-8) for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with highly capable students. The teacher in this role  (grade 5) is responsible for teaching a variety of core classes, including language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science using a wide range of instructional tools and resources. The successful candidate will have a collaborative approach to teaching an engaging and challenging program to highly capable students with individual learning styles and needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curriculum and activities for students at varying levels of progress at the grade 5 level for non-math content areas, and at the grade 6 level for math. This includes working individually and within teacher teams to create scope and sequence plans, unit plans and lesson plans, identifying and selecting instructional resources and methods to meet students’ needs and preparing the classroom for activities.
• Regularly assess students’ progress by observing and evaluating performance and development, assigning and grading classwork, homework, tests and assignments and providing appropriate feedback to students, their parents and colleagues.
• Consistently communicate and document clear objectives for all learning activities to maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development in compliance with laws, school policies and independent school regulations and accreditation standards.
• Establish and enforce school rules for students with a positive style and strong classroom management skills.
• Attend school, department, team, and parent meetings.
• Participate in certain extracurricular events, such as social and sporting activities, admission events, clubs, overnight camps and student group activities.
• Maintain knowledge of and competency in relevant classroom technology, as well as passion for recent developments in teaching resources and methods with the flexibility to incorporate changes into instructional plans and activities.
• Be strictly vigilant about student health and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

At Evergreen, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We recognize that some individuals may hesitate to apply if they feel they do not meet every qualification listed in a job posting. As such, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are dedicated to providing our staff with the support and resources needed to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree and WA teaching certificate preferred. 
  • Two years of experience teaching in a lead role.
• Skills and Abilities
  • Collaborative approach to teaching an engaging and challenging program for highly capable students.
  • Comfortable with student-centered learning spaces and techniques such as differentiated instruction, real-world applications, and inquiry-based approaches.
  • Familiarity with and/or a background in independent schools.
  • Strong grasp of teaching responsibilities and reflective teaching practices.
  • Ability to support the school’s mission while managing curriculum planning, teaching, collaboration, and parent communication.
  • Establish a healthy rapport with students.
  • Effective collaboration with colleagues, sharing and learning within a team setting.
  • Strong cultural competency and ability to work with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Ability to differentiate instruction and appropriately challenge highly capable students.
  • Clear and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Comfortable using educational technology in learning environments.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity while building constructive working relationships.
  • Punctuality and strong attendance record.
  • Ability to complete work thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Preferred Experience and Skills
  • Experience working with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Proven ability to develop cultural competency.
  • Demonstrated success in student-centered and inquiry-based teaching methods.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with job duties such as assisting with classroom setup or moving materials.
• Ability to stand, sit, and move comfortably throughout classrooms and school hallways for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and escort students as needed between locations within and outside school buildings.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Evening and weekend work may be required at times

Position Details:

This is an exempt, 1.0 FTE full-time, benefits-eligible position. This position follows a 10-month work schedule while paid over 12 months. The salary range for an Evergreen School teacher is $71,500 to $123,920 per year, depending on degree(s) and years of experience.

Benefits:

• School-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• School-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a School match of up to 7% and immediate vesting
• Flexible Savings Account and/or Health Savings Account
• Commuter Assistance Program
• Tuition Remission
• Infant/toddler care (availability limitations apply)
• Paid holidays and other paid leave

TO APPLY:

Please click on this link to be directed to our application page. This application will remain open until the position is filled.  Be prepared to provide or upload the following information: 

• A cover letter, outlining interest in and qualifications for this position.
• A current resume.
• Three references (Evergreen will inform candidates before contacting references)

Any applicant scheduled for an interview will be asked to submit a 500-word (max.) answer to the following question:
At Evergreen, our mission calls us to “inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.” Reflecting on your current or previous experiences, describe a time in which you moved diversity and inclusion efforts forward in that role. How did you approach this effort and what did you learn about yourself during this process?

LEGAL AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Evergreen School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Physical requirements and job duties listed in this posting are essential to the role. If you believe you need an accommodation to perform these functions, we encourage you to apply and discuss potential accommodations with our team.

If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Carleigh Brown, HR manager at cabrown@evergreenschool.org.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Evergreen School strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school's policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. The School is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance, and other programs, without regard to an employee's protected status.