Employment

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST
 

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 as a Middle School Learning Specialist.  Reporting to the Director of Learning Support, the Middle School Learning Specialist will be responsible for supporting students through direct instruction in both push-in and pull-out models.  Primary responsibilities include managing a caseload of fifth to eighth grade students, developing accommodation plans based on the interpretation of psycho-educational evaluations, communicating student needs and progress with both parents and teachers, and collaborating with teachers, other support staff, and administrators to ensure the success of each student. 

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 Learning Specialist ensures each student has access to school learning services, advocating for all students in diverse cultural groups. They display accurate and detailed knowledge of students' skills, special needs, interests, and cultural heritage. Other responsibilities include maintaining documentation and researching best practices and latest methods in special education including implementation of assistive technology and collaboration with the Lower School to ensure the smooth transition of students within divisions. This employee 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
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work with students individually, in small groups, and through a collaborative teaching model, in the areas of study skills, organization, literacy, and math support.
• Support students through individual and division-wide learning assessments, along with the development and implementation of personalized learning plans.
• Engage in Westside’s continued journey to educate ourselves and embrace issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work.
• Support faculty to understand student learning profiles and to differentiate classroom instruction for students with varied learning styles or specific learning challenges.
• Enhances their own cultural competence and facilitates the cultural awareness, knowledge and skills of all school personnel in relation to student learning. 
• Enhances the knowledge of educators in cultural awareness; how cultural beliefs, values, and sensibilities affect the way students think and behave. 
• Interact with colleagues in an environment characterized by mutual support and collaboration.
• Work directly with students and parents on academic concerns, providing professional referrals when necessary. 
• Document and maintain student records around interventions and assessments. Analyze and share data, and provide guidelines for using data to inform instruction for teachers. 
• Act as Middle School Advisor to a small group of students.
• Lead and participate in parent and community-wide education events.
• Attend ‘special circumstances’ parent/teacher conferences and be available, at teachers’ request, for regular conferences.
• Meet regularly with the Middle School Division Head and Director of Learning Support.
• Help perpetuate a school-wide culture characterized by highly engaged students and faculty, high expectations, joyful learning, academic success, and a strong sense of community. 
• Other duties as assigned.
   

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Experience: 

• An advanced degree in learning differences, special education, or a related field.
• WA teaching certification preferred.
• Experience supporting students with learning differences and executive functioning challenges in an academic setting. 
• Experience with examining the difference between equality and equity in relation to students' neurodiversity and identity as a learner. 
• A minimum of two to five years teaching experience.
• A participant in the local and national conversation about learning support, evidenced through authorship, collaborations, workshop facilitation or conference presentation.
• Experience designing, implementing and coordinating learning plans in a school setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of learning differences, psychoeducational testing, documentation, and assistive technology.
• Training in multi-sensory literacy approaches (i.e., Wired for Reading, Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham).
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum. 
• A deep understanding of the correlations between social-emotional learning and academic success.
• Intercultural competence, ability to interact appropriately with a diverse array of students, coworkers, family members; ability to teach diverse groups of students effectively, demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. 
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes. 
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Ability to design and implement differentiated strategies that promote both academic and social emotional development.
• Familiarity with current research and best practices on middle school cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader community. 
• Good understanding of the complexity of pursuing change within a school setting.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful. Tactful and discreet. Patience, resilience, and a sense of humor.

Technological Skills:   

• Adept with technological tools for educational assessment, organization, communication, and personalization of learning.
   

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 Student Support Department Mission

To provide a proactive and comprehensive program to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students, and to identify and address barriers to growth. By partnering with families, staff, and the wider community, we will promote joyful learning and a sense of belonging at Westside School.
 

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.  

 

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to employment@westsideschool.org. 
 

Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
 

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. 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. 

The Spanish teacher for Middle School joins a four-person World Language team (Middle School and Lower School Spanish and Mandarin). This role is responsible for developing and implementing a dynamic age-appropriate curriculum for instruction in Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures for our 5th-8th grade classes. The Spanish teacher works collaboratively with other classroom teachers and participates fully in the life of the school, attending meetings and staff retreats, curriculum nights, school celebrations, and upholds the mission, vision, and values of Westside School.

Reports to:  Middle School Head 

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and help focus the school mission, vision and values.
• Teach 50-55 minute classes to each grade four times per week.
• Promote and advance the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being of the students during Spanish classes.
• Implement and adapt to curriculum using current world language instructional methodologies. 
• Engage in Westside’s continued journey to educate ourselves and embrace issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work.
• Coordinate regularly with classroom teachers about curriculum and classroom areas of study. Meet with classroom teachers as needed to discuss student progress and identified needs.
• Regularly assess student learning and present this learning in formal reports and conferences.
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum.
• Advise a small group of middle school students. Advisory groups will meet once daily each week.
• Collaborate on planning and chaperoning international trips.
• Work in teams to guide students on domestic outdoor trips.
• Work collaboratively with the World Language Team to develop the World Language Learning Continuum and best classroom practice. World Language Teachers are expected to meet for weekly team meetings.
• Enhances their own cultural competence and facilitates the cultural awareness, knowledge and skills of all students  in relation to arts learning. 
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain and purchase Spanish curriculum materials.
• Set annual goals for focus and growth with the Middle School Head, participating in a peer support team, and seeking out and participating in staff development opportunities.
• Cover dismissal, lunch, snack, and other duties throughout the year. 

Successful candidates will have the following pesronal and professional attributes:

• Minimum of two years of Spanish language teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level (fifth through eighth grade).
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Spanish language, Spanish language education, or Second Language Acquisition, or Bachelors (or higher) in Education with a World Language Teaching Endorsement or certification through government agencies (i.e. STARTALK).
• Must possess a Spanish proficiency level of Advanced Low (or higher) in written and spoken Spanish.
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes. 
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Understanding of and relevant experience in a variety of current language instructional techniques and methodologies.
• Skills and experience in differentiated instruction.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with colleagues, including the desire to plan curriculum experiences across the Middle School.
• Familiarity and facility with current research informing teaching and learning (general classroom instructional methodologies, social and emotional learning, classroom management, learning differences, etc.).
   

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.

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 School serves 330 students in preschool through eighth grade. 29% of our student body are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Westside’s Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program serves 60 students in 2 preschool classrooms for 3-4 year olds, and 2 pre-K classrooms for 4-5 year olds. Each classroom has one lead teacher and one instructional assistant who collaborate to implement and design a meaningful, joyful, play-based early childhood program. 

Westside’s Preschool is expanding!  See the announcement here.

Westside is in search of two individuals to join our Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program as lead teachers. We are seeking candidates who are able to support the school’s focus on diversity and inclusion and who have a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.  The preschool and pre-K lead teachers are responsible for their classroom in all areas.  Westside’s emergent PS/PK curriculum is play-based, focused on experiential learning, and designed to foster the social-emotional foundations for academic learning. Our PS/PK teachers promote a joyful school environment where play is learning, where our youngest students learn to make sense of the world around them, build social and cognitive skills, and construct knowledge that they will use as they move into Kindergarten and beyond.

It also involves creating a community of learners in the classroom who respect and care for one another. The lead teacher works collaboratively with other classroom and specialist teachers. The lead teacher 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: Preschool Division Head
 

Responsibilities include:

• Promote and advance  the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well being of the students in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver an experience that facilitates active, play-based learning.
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum.
• Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students.
• Regularly assess student progress and present this learning in formal reports and conferences.
• Maintain the classroom environment and materials attractively and manage the classroom budget.
• Share ownership for the educational program with colleagues and the Preschool Division Head.
• Engage in Westside’s continued journey to educate ourselves and embrace issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work.
• Set annual goals for focus and growth with the Preschool Division Head, participate in a peer support team, and seek out and engage in staff development opportunities.
• Serve as a mentor for a classroom Instructional Assistant.
• Communicate with the parent community by writing weekly newsletters.
   

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes:

• Philosophy of education that aligns with the school’s mission and values.
• Masters degree or equivalent experience in teaching, early child development or a related field. 
• Minimum of two years of preschool/pre-K teaching experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills; good presentation skills. 
• Skill and experience at differentiated instruction. 
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with colleagues including the desire to plan learning projects across classrooms and disciplines.
• Familiarity and facility with current research informing teaching and learning.
  
   

 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. 

 

Westside School prepares students for the world by challenging them to achieve academic success, and by connecting their human spirit and imagination to learning.

 

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org

 

Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THIRD GRADE TEACHER

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 Lower School serves 190 students in preschool-4th grade, and is organized into grade level teams of 2 teachers and 2 instructional assistants, who collaborate to both implement and design meaningful curriculum.

Westside is in search of an individual to join our Lower School team as a third grade faculty member. 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 third grade lead teacher is responsible for their classroom in all areas.  This involves developing and implementing a comprehensive age-appropriate curriculum for math, reading, writing, handwriting, spelling, science, and social studies.  It also involves creating a community of learners in the classroom who respect and care for one another. The lead teacher works collaboratively with other classroom and specialist teachers. The lead teacher 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: Lower School Head
 

Responsibilities include:

• Promote and advance  the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well being of the students in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instruction that facilitates active learning experiences.
• Implement curriculum that challenges each student to realize their full potential.
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum.
• Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students.
• Regularly assess student learning and present this learning in formal reports and conferences.
• Maintain the classroom environment and materials attractively and manage the classroom budget.
• Share ownership for the educational program with colleagues and the Lower School leadership team.
• Engage in Westside’s continued journey to educate ourselves and embrace issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work.
• Set annual goals for focus and growth with the Lower School Head, participate in a peer support team, and seek out and engage in staff development opportunities.
• Serve as a mentor for a classroom Instructional Assistant.
• Communicate with the parent community by writing weekly newsletters.
• Cover recess duty at least two times per week.
   

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes:

• Philosophy of education that aligns with the school’s mission and values.
• Masters degree or equivalent experience in teaching, child development or curriculum design. 
• Minimum of three years of elementary teaching experience in a 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade classroom
• Experience in a variety of instructional techniques and approaches. 
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills; good presentation skills. 
• Skill and experience at differentiated instruction. 
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with colleagues including the desire to plan curriculum experiences across classrooms and disciplines.
• Familiarity and facility with current research informing teaching and learning
   

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. 
 

Westside School prepares students for the world by challenging them to achieve academic success, and by connecting their human spirit and imagination to learning.
 

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org
 

Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS TEACHER
 

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 Arts team.  The Visual Arts Teacher for Middle School will join a four-person Arts team (visual, theater, and music in Middle and Lower School). 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.  This involves developing and implementing a comprehensive age-appropriate Visual Arts curriculum for our 5-8th grade classes.  It also involves creating a community of learners in the classroom who respect and care for one another. The Art Teacher works collaboratively with classroom and other arts teachers and participates fully in the life of the school, attending meetings and staff retreats, curriculum nights, school celebrations, and upholds the mission, vision, and values of Westside School.
 

Reports to: Middle School Head 


Responsibilities:

• Teach 13+ classes per week to grades 5th-8th. 
• Promote and advance the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being of the students during art classes.
• Engage in Westside’s continued journey to educate ourselves and embrace issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work.
• Implement and adapt curriculum using current art instructional methodologies.
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum.
• Establish classroom expectations that create a safe and comfortable environment for all students.
• Coordinate regularly with classroom teachers about curriculum and classroom areas of study.
• Meet with classroom teachers as needed to discuss student progress and identified needs.
• Enhances their own cultural competence and facilitates the cultural awareness, knowledge and skills of all students  in relation to arts learning. 
• Regularly assess student learning and present this learning in formal reports and conferences.
• Work collaboratively with the arts team to develop arts continuum and best classroom practice. 
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain and purchase arts curriculum materials.
• Set annual goals for focus and growth with the Middle School Head, participating in a peer support team, and seeking out and participating in staff development opportunities.
• Help with dismissal, lunch, snack, and other duties throughout the year.
   

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes:

• Minimum of two years of art teaching experience, preferably at the Middle School level.
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in the arts, art education, or a related field.
• Skills and experience in differentiated instruction.
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes. 
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with colleagues, including the desire to plan curriculum experiences across the Middle School.
• Familiarity and facility with current research informing teaching and learning (general classroom instructional methodologies, social and emotional learning, classroom management, learning differences, etc.).
• A passion for the creative arts and an active personal creative arts practice.
   

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 16, 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.

PART-TIME AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE STAFF

 

Westside School faculty 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. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. Our academic structure places a high value on integrated curriculum and project-based learning, with intentional administrative support. At Westside School we value diversity and inclusivity, as we believe this should be embodied in all facets of a school. Located in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle, Westside serves 330 students, 29% of our student body are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. 

Westside School is seeking a part-time individual to work in our Extended Day Program (EDP). The role of the EDP staff member is to supervise children, coordinate activities, and work in conjunction with other staff and the Extended Day Director. This position may include additional school duties and has the potential to be full-time during the summer.
 

Reports to: Director of Extended Day and Summer Programs
 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students in the Extended Day Program.
• Greet students and monitor sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Instruct students in small groups, individually, or as a whole class. 
• Maintain a healthy, fun, and structured classroom environment.
• Assist with snack preparation.
• Maintain tidiness and organization of EDP classrooms and the school playground.
• Serve as a role model for students.

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes: 

• Possess a Food Handlers Permit, First Aid/CPR certification, and a STARS ID, or willingness to obtain.
• Love of working with children in an outstanding professional setting. 
• Prior experience working with preschool and/or elementary school students. 
• A willingness to learn about, reflect upon, and support a dynamic learning environment.
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes. 
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. 
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff. 
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents. 
• An expressed effort to collaborate with colleagues, accept feedback and conduct oneself in a professional manner. 
• A positive attitude and sense of humor.
   

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 16, 2021
 

Compensation and Benefits: This is a part-time, hourly position for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter, with three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org 
 

Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

 

 

 

SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
 

Westside School faculty 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. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. Our academic structure places a high value on integrated curriculum and project-based learning, with intentional administrative support. At Westside School we value diversity and inclusivity, as we believe this should be embodied in all facets of a school. Located in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle, Westside serves 330 students, 29% of our student body are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. 

Westside School is seeking an individual to teach in our eight-week, in-person summer day camp program for K-5 students: Westside Adventure Camp. Our daily schedule includes a themed lesson, arts and crafts, lunch, group games and activities, snacks, reading/writing, neighborhood excursions, and free play. The role of the camp counselor is to supervise children, coordinate games and activities, teach lessons tied to our weekly theme, and work in conjunction with other staff and the Summer Camp Director. This position has the potential to continue, on a part-time basis, as part of our extended day program in the 2021-2022 academic school year.
 

Reports to: Director of Extended Day and Summer Programs
 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of all campers.
• Greet campers and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Serve as the leader for one cohort of campers.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Maintain a healthy, fun, and structured classroom environment.
• Maintain tidiness and organization of camp classrooms and the school playground.
• Serve as a role model for campers.

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes: 

• Possess a Food Handlers Permit, First Aid/CPR certification, and a STARS ID, or willingness to obtain.
• Engage in Westside’s continued journey to educate ourselves and embrace issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist work.
• Love of working with children in an outstanding professional setting. 
• Prior experience working with preschool and/or elementary school students. 
• A willingness to learn about, reflect upon, and support a dynamic learning environment.
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes. 
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. 
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff. 
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents. 
• An expressed effort to collaborate with colleagues, accept feedback and conduct oneself in a professional manner. 
• A positive attitude and sense of humor.
   

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.
 

Compensation and Benefits: This is a temporary/seasonal position for the 2021 summer term.
 

Work Dates:
Mandatory Training/Orientation: Week of June 14, 2021 (Exact Dates/Hours TBD)
Summer Camp Sessions: June 21 - August 20, 2021 (8:00am - 4:30pm)
Camp will be closed July 5-9.
 

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter, with three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org 

Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Westside School is looking for both teachers and instructional assistants with experience working with children in grades, preschool and eighth grade, to add to our substitute roster. We also need substitutes for music and performing arts, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, physical education, and visual arts.

The ideal candidate will be accessible for early morning calls. Candidates with partial availability during the week are also encouraged to apply. Please submit resume and references to employment@westsideschool.org.

Westside School is an equal opportunity employer.