SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.

Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.

We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a long-term substitute replacing a faculty member on leave. This position will start immediately and will involve teaching Study Skills. There is an opportunity to extend through the remainder of the 2023-24 school year as needed. Study Skills is a unique small group, fee-based, elective class. Students receive support for executive functioning as well as additional content support. Study Skills are taught in the context of the content curriculum from students core academic courses. Visit our website for more information about our Learning Support program.

Experience in special education, academic coaching, small group instruction, executive functioning and/or study skills instruction is considered a plus. A Bachelors degree is required.

As a part of the application process, applicants are asked to provide an artifact of your work. For the position of Study Skills Teacher an artifact may include but is not limited to; a description of a support plan, examples of family communications, presentations, lesson plans, etc.

Key characteristics for the person in this position include:

• A growth mindset with a passion for learning and comfort in working with a broad range of academic subjects in an engaging learning environment
• Experience and enthusiasm in working with a diverse population of adolescents (experience with learning, emotional/behavioral, or attentional challenges preferred)
• A desire to help students find personal and academic success
• Willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making) into the subject matter
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• Agility, influence, negotiation, and strong judgment & decision making skills
• Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administration teams
• Experience with addressing student behavior
• Creative and imaginative problem-solving skills

HOW TO APPLY:

SAAS offers a rate of $250 per day and an excellent benefit package once eligibility requirements are met. View our Faculty Benefits here. A resume and cover letter is required to apply.

APPLY ONLINE HERE

Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.