Employment

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Westside School's Mission Statement

Westside students learn to think critically and act with compassion in a joyful, supportive community.

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Westside School's Vision Statement

Westside is committed to being a collaborative, inclusive school where learners discover their unique strengths, embrace challenges, and develop a passion for learning, in order to contribute positively to their world.

Why work at Westside?

Westside School fosters a vibrant culture of belonging, recognized by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools as a defining strength*. Rooted in joyful learning, meaningful relationships, and mutual respect, we inspire creativity, innovation, and community. Our expert educators thrive in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, integrated curriculum, and project-based learning. Supported by beautiful, mission-driven facilities, we celebrate different backgrounds and prioritize inclusion. We welcome applicants from all cultures and communities to apply.

*NWAIS commends Westside School for its visible, consistent, coherent, and deeply appreciated sense of community culture, informed by the values of the school and infused with joyful learning. Strong culture was mentioned by every single constituency as the “secret sauce” that binds the school together. The culture is created, in great part, by the teachers and the program they provide. There is a high level of student engagement in the classes because the curriculum and pedagogy are interesting and relevant. Students feel known and seen. Teachers treat the administration, each other, and the students with respect. - From the most recent NWAIS Accreditation Report

Current Openings at Westside

Join Our Talent Pool

Thank you for your interest in joining our community at Westside School. While we don't always have open positions, the needs of our school community are ever-changing. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, and we are excited to add diverse, talented individuals to our pool of candidates for future opportunities. We encourage you to complete the form below. By doing so, you'll be among the first to be notified when new opportunities arise. We look forward to learning more about you!

Talent Pool Questionnaire

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Westside School is seeking a dynamic teacher to join our community school as a Middle School Math teacher. A solid understanding of conceptual mathematics is essential, as is the capacity for teaching in a standards-based and inquiry-based environment. We are looking for a colleague who is committed to collaboration, interdisciplinary approaches and differentiating instruction to enhance learning. The person we seek will personalize the experiences for their students and foster a sense of agency for the learners in their care. The learning environment will be co-constructed with their students and be a place where inquiry, success, resilience and agency are nurtured and celebrated.

Essential Duties

Instruction

Facilitates the instruction of middle school Math classes
Establishes a well-managed learning environment where active, individual learning and progress for all students is the norm
Collaboratively develops unit plans by employing a backwards planning model that utilizes the identified scope and sequence and content standards
Utilizes data from varied sources (diagnostic, formative, summative, standardized, etc) to inform instruction and develop differentiated learning opportunities for students
Provides timely feedback to students that is actionable and relevant to their learning
Monitors, advises and assists in the pastoral care of students in our Advisory program
Effectively embeds intentional learning experiences focused on developing a child’s approach to their learning and offers ongoing reflective opportunities for our students

School Community

Understands and supports the diversity of the school community and students’ family backgrounds
Works in a positive, cooperative and supportive way with students, parents, co-workers and other stakeholders
Communicates regularly with parents on matters of school business
Engages in and supports activities that help promote school spirit and sense of community
Promotes opportunities for developing community involvement throughout the wider community
Recognizes the importance of service learning to our community and promotes this with students and the wider community

School Organization

Actively participates in meetings they are invited to attend
Participates in professional development opportunities
Sets and engages in professional goal setting that is aligned to mission and vision of the school; engages thoughtfully in the evaluation process
Reads all staff bulletins for the whole school and their own division; checks and responds to emails within 24 hours
Conducts school business at all times in a professional and ethical manner
Safeguards the loss/damage of the school equipment and materials
Assists the administration and subject colleagues in covering classes and duties - 5 per school year

Qualifications and Experience

Required

At least two years of full-time classroom experience teaching in an accredited school
At least a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred

A Secondary license or certification for teaching
An advanced degree in education
Recent and relevant professional development in teaching and learning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Successful experience teaching standards-based curriculum and deep knowledge of inquiry-based learning
Proven commitment to participate in and establish collaborative structures
Ability to provide differentiated instruction for students with varying levels of ability
Committed to utilizing data to make informed instructional decisions
Experience utilizing technology tools to enhance student learning
Proven ability to work successfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others

Start Date: August 14, 2025

Reports to: Middle School Head

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The salary range is $61,100-$91,000 based on education and years of experience, according to Westside’s teacher salary scale, and will include longevity bonuses. Westside School offers the following competitive benefits package:

403b Retirement Savings Plan upon eligibility
Medical, Dental, and voluntary vision insurance
Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability insurance
3 Days of Personal Time Off per year
7 Days of Sick Time Off per year
10+ paid holidays throughout the year

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org. Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Work Authorization Requirement

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Employment Verifications

If you are a current or previous employee and need an employment verification completed by Westside, requests can be emailed to employment@westsideschool.org. If you have questions, contact 206-932-2511.