Career Center

The Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to about 450 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory.

Northwest offers a vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world.

The Northwest School is a community committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Our arts classes are taught by professional artists, dancers, and musicians, who believe that a well-rounded education depends upon an understanding of the creative process that only participation in many art forms can produce.

Northwest seeks one full-time, or two part-time performing arts teachers to teach the following choir and orchestra courses:

• Upper School Choir: This non-auditioned choir open to all student 9th-12th grade.
• Middle School Choir: This non-auditioned choir is open to all Middle School Students, regardless of prior experience. (1st Trimester)
• Middle School Show Choir (2nd-3rd Trimester) This auditioned course is open to singers with prior singing experience, based on Audition or Recommendation by Teacher.
• Upper School Orchestra: 9th-12th grade orchestra course. All students must have prior playing experience to join this ensemble.
• Middle School Orchestra: 6th-8th grade orchestra class, all students must have prior playing experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the schools mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability, and global perspective.

A bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Demonstrated success with culturally responsive pedagogy.

Experience teaching a diverse student body through a social justice lens.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 4-5 years teaching experience teaching 

Experience and interest in teaching different grade-levels and/or subject matter.

Experience developing and implementing new curriculum

Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.