Position Type: SubstituteDate Posted: 9/13/2024Location: Upper SchoolLakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is currently recruiting for a Long Term Substitute Teacher to teach four sections of Upper School English. This position would start in January and last through the end of the school year in June. Applications will be reviewed starting in October of 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities for this position include:
Teach four sections of classes in some combination of different grade levels. Courses emphasize the study of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction, as well as the craft of writing in different modes. Classes study, discuss, and write about literary works as expressions of various cultural, sociopolitical, and historical contexts. Class sizes are capped at 18 students, and most classes approach or reach that limit; Work with a diverse student body who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation. This work includes providing academic support for students with a variety of learning styles and strengths outside of class time (answering questions, one-on-one work, etc.) as well as employing anti-racist pedagogical strategies to achieve equitable support and outcomes for all students; Collaborate and participate in the work of the English Department to develop innovative, equitable, and inclusive curricula, pedagogy, and assessment strategies; Attend department, grade-level English team, and faculty meetings as scheduled; Advise a group of between 8 and 10 Upper School students; Write evaluations of students at each marking period. Requirements and Qualifications
The successful applicant will have at least a BA in English or a related field. Academic preparation in or experience teaching texts from a variety of countries around the world. Experience teaching at a high-school level or working with diverse high-school aged students in some other capacity. Those whose teaching has focused on early-college or middle-school years are also encouraged to apply; Experience teaching or academic preparation in texts from a variety of countries around the world and purposeful integration of diverse perspectives and identities (such as race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.) into curriculum and class activities; Demonstrated ability to facilitate difficult conversations about identity, privilege, systems of power, and how those systems of power affect us; Creation of an inclusive learning environment where all students feel seen, valued, and heard; Candidates must satisfactorily complete three criminal background checks. Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $33,921 - $67,837 based upon experience and education. Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
- Dependent medical and vision subsidy
- Retirement with generous employer contribution
- Life/disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Free lunch
- Free parking
- Bus/bike benefits
- Housing assistance program
- Reduced facility rentals
- Passport Corporate membership
- Computer loan program
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Use of school library and gymnasium
Application Process Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application. Please address the following question in your cover letter: What excites you about teaching English to high school aged students? The application is located on the Careers page of Lakeside's website ( Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional Information Lakeside School was founded in 1919, and currently enrolls 860 students in grades 5 through 12 from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. The School's Mission and shared commitment of all Lakeside employees is to develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. We provide a rigorous, dynamic academic program through which effective educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. We are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the joy and importance of lifelong learning. Working At Lakeside At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website. Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.