Employment
Westside School's Mission Statement
Westside students learn to think critically and act with compassion in a joyful, supportive community.
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 currently don't have any 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!
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.
Westside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest
People of color who are interested in working at independent schools are invited to attend the 2025 Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest on Sunday, February 9, 2025, for the virtual fair and Saturday, March 8, 2025, for the in-person fair. This career fair is offered through the collaborative effort of 20+ regional schools.
Attendees of the career fairs will hear from diversity practitioners about working in independent schools and learn about current career opportunities in teaching and staff positions. To register and find more information about the sessions and career fair booths, visit https://pocisnorthwest.org/diversity-career-fair/. Registration is free of charge.
- Virtual: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 9am-12pm PST on Zoom
- In-Person: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9am-12pm at The Bush School
For more information and to register, visit Diversity Career Fair
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.