LEAP Day Teacher

LEAP Day Teacher2025-2026 School Year, Part-time : M-F 11:30AM – 4:45PMHourly Rate $24.83 – $26.46This position excludes health insurance & other full-time benefitsOur MissionBertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.Our ValuesOur community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability.Our PedagogySafe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectivesSupported in developing social-emotional skillsProvided academic choice and challenge at their "just right level"Engaged in meaningful workEncouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and errorEmpowered to take risks and make changeGiven opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learnersOur Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion StatementBertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.Our SchoolBertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School is an exciting environment for professionals who like to be part of a dynamic team and who thrive on the challenges and rewards of working with an active community. Bertschi offers a salary and benefit package in line with other independent private schools in the Northwest.Position SummaryLEAP (Learn, Explore and Play) is our afterschool program. This position works at the direction of the director of LEAP and summer programs in accordance with the job description below. This role plans and teaches activities for 1-5 grade students as well as assists with the after school program for all grades. This is a school year position with potential for extension into summer programming.ResponsibilitiesPlan and lead/assist daily after-school activities for groups of children in 1st-5th gradeCollaborate with director of LEAP and summer programs and teaching faculty to plan programming that best meets students' needsHelp children develop skills including organization, problem solving, and conflict resolutionFacilitate safe and engaging outside timeCreate opportunities for creativity, empathy, and thoughtfulness in playSupport co-workers by attending to individual children who may need specific supportEmploy culturally responsive practices that align with the school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionCommunicate professionally and effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, and colleaguesEngage in on-going self-assessment and working toward own professional goalsOption to participate and supervise elementary aged students on half-day and full-day in-service days/field tripsComplete duties as assigned by position supervisor or school leadershipPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThis position is assigned a Light physical demands strength rating as described by the US Department of Labor, and requires:Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantlyExamples include moving student desks and chairs to change the layout of a classroom to influence the learning situationWalking and standing to a significant degree, and varying positions frequently between standing, sitting, and walkingSeeing and hearing on a continuous basis as well as speaking frequentlyHaving the manual dexterity to manipulate books and other learning materials, and assist students with various activitiesThe majority of time will be spent outdoors with students, provided weather conditions support outdoor programmingThe work environment will vary from potentially very loud situations such as the gymnasium and playground to more moderate situations such as classroomsQualificationsTwo year degree or equivalentExperience teaching diverse student populations preferredInterest and experience in working with elementary age children, particularly pre-K and kindergarten studentsAbility to work effectively, professionally, and enthusiastically with children, parents, and teachersApplication ProcessNo phone calls will be accepted.Interested candidates are invited to complete the Bertschi application form.Submit a cover letter and resume to employment@bertschi.org.Please submit materials in .PDF format.Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.J-18808-Ljbffr