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Lakeside 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 September and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities for this position include:

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Collaborate and participate in the work of the English Department to develop innovative, equitable, and inclusive curricula, pedagogy, and assessment strategies;
4. Attend department, grade-level English team, and faculty meetings as scheduled;
5. Advise a group of between 8 and 10 Upper School students;
6. Write evaluations of students at each marking period.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. The successful applicant will have at least a BA in English or a related field.
2. Academic preparation in or experience teaching texts from a variety of countries around the world; preference will be given to teachers with expertise in Asian American Studies or Ethnic Studies.
3. 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;
4. 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; 
5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate difficult conversations about identity, privilege, systems of power, and how those systems of power affect us;
6. Creation of an inclusive learning environment where all students feel seen, valued and heard;
7. Candidates must satisfactorily complete three criminal background checks.

Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $34,113 - $59,583 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