About this role
Geometry Teacher (Leave Replacement)
The Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school. We serve students in grades 6 to 12 on an urban campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world. The Northwest School is a community committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The Northwest School seeks an experienced educator to teach an upper school Geometry and a cross divisional (middle school and upper school) Geometry course. This position is a 0.5 FTE leave replacement position available starting immediately through December 18, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach 2 classes of Geometry to students in middle school and upper school.
- Coordinate curricula with other Math teachers and grade level teachers.
- Participate in the life of the school, including collaborating effectively and collegially with your teaching team, grade level, and department; promoting positive dialogue with colleagues, students, and families; engaging regularly in formal, ongoing professional development beyond school-based in-service; supporting colleagues and the school by substituting for absent teachers; and participating in meetings, committees, and community gatherings. Additionally, know, understand, and uphold the school's mission, philosophy, and values.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and global perspective.
- A bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field and a minimum of 1 year experience teaching math to students in middle school and/or upper school.
- Candidates must demonstrate an ability to establish an effective learning environment and use a wide range of methods.
- Knowledge and experience with differentiation to effectively design curricula to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Ability to provide additional outside-of-classroom support to students when necessary for remedial or accelerated work.
- Ability to assess student progress through a variety of assessment instruments.
- An ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor's or master’s degree in education and 3+ years of teaching experience.
- Experience working with middle school and upper school students.
Compensation:
Salary is highly competitive with top independent schools in the region and commensurate with experience. Salary range is $60,272 to $109,912 per year (prorated) based on education and years of experience. This is a 0.50 FTE position that is not eligible for benefits.
Application Process:
Application screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy online: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment
**Please note: we are unable to fully consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.