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Fifth Grade Support Teacher (FTE 1.0)
Westside School
Westside School teachers and staff work collaboratively to inspire creativity, innovation, and to deepen our sense of community. Westside faculty are exceptionally qualified in our fields, committed to being lifelong learners, and are passionate about our work. Our academic structure places a high value on integrated curriculum and project-based learning, with intentional administrative support. At Westside School we value different backgrounds and ideas and we strive to build an inclusive community. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Located in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle, Westside serves 330 students in preschool through eighth grade. 29% of our student body are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Westside’s Middle School serves 150 students in 5th-8th grade, and is organized into 5/6 and 7/8 grade level teams, who collaborate to both implement and design meaningful curriculum. Westside is in search of an individual to join our Middle School team to support fifth grade students primarily in their math and humanities (language arts and social studies) classes, as well as science. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s focus on diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. The role of the Fifth Grade Support Teacher is to provide support to fifth grade students throughout the school day. This may include leading small groups during humanities math lessons, working one-on-one with students, and supervising students during recess and study hall. It involves supporting the 5th/6th grade teaching team to build a community of learners in the classrooms who respect and care for one another. The Fifth Grade Support Teacher works collaboratively with the teaching team and participates fully in the life of the school, attending in-service days, meetings, and school celebrations, and upholds the mission, vision, and values of Westside School. Reports to: Director of Learning Support & Instruction Responsibilities include:
Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes:
Westside School Mission Westside School prepares students for the world by challenging them to achieve academic success, and by connecting their human spirit and imagination to learning. Westside School's Diversity Statement Westside School is committed to promoting inclusiveness, diversity, and cultural competence in its education, employment practices, school community, and governance. It views inclusiveness as a fundamental value, diversity as a key element, and cultural competence as a vital skill necessary to prepare students to participate in and contribute to a global society. Westside uses the term diversity broadly to encompass differences in the attributes of individuals, families, and communities. Start Date: August 23, 2021 Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time position for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Westside School offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, , which includes health, dental and vision insurance, professional development, and some flexibility with time off. To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and a list of 3-5 references to employment@westsideschool.org. Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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