Posted: 27-Apr-26
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $61,800 - $95,000 Annually
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Internal Number: 91173013
Charles Wright Academy
2026-2027 Job Posting for Middle School (7th/8th grade) History or English Faculty
Start Date: August 16, 2026
Position: Middle School Faculty (Humanities)
Reports to: Middle School Director
Supervises: N/A
Additional Terms: Exempt, 10-month faculty position, occasional travel and ability to drive required for attendance at community events, professional development, and the occasional chaperoning of student activities.
Charles Wright Academy (CWA) is a co-educational, non-religious, independent school located in University Place, WA. Charles Wright Academy is located on a beautiful and sprawling 107-acre campus that includes athletic fields and more than 60 acres of gorgeous Pacific Northwest forest that also serve as an extension of our proper academic campus. Grounded in a commitment to both academic excellence and experiential learning, our approach invites students to engage deeply in purposeful, interdisciplinary study that connects classroom knowledge with real-world exploration and meaning.
The only completely co-educational, independent, and non-religious school serving students in preschool through grade 12 in the South Sound area, CWA provides a challenging and nurturing environment with college preparatory academics and robust programming that prepare students to thrive and successfully launch into college and beyond. A wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, travel, and service opportunities promote students’ social-emotional development and provide students avenues to discover and pursue their passions. In a culture that values self-expression, appropriate autonomy, and exploration of their authentic selves, students are nurtured, encouraged, mentored, and supported by a highly-qualified and experienced faculty that share collective institutional values and provide engaging, active, and joyful experiences for students each and every day.
Charles Wright Mission Statement
To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.
Position Description
This position is a full-time faculty appointment to teach four sections of Middle School Humanities, either history or English, in seventh or eighth grade for the 2026-2027 academic year. Strong candidates should have the flexibility to teach in an integrated humanities curriculum, in collaboration with another teacher and with guidance from the Humanities Curriculum Coordinator. Both the history and English courses emphasize inquiry, research,
effective communication, and interdisciplinary connections. Additionally, strong candidates will have experience teaching effective writing in middle or secondary school.
A full-time Middle School faculty member teaches four sections of a class and serves as a student advisor. In addition, they chaperone a week-long overnight grade-level trip and coach two seasons of competitive athletics or teach four sessions of electives. Middle School faculty are expected to guide and challenge each student to develop their abilities and their potential for moral conduct and responsible citizenship with the School Mission, Values, Inclusion Statement and Portrait of a Tarrier as guiding documents. Successful Middle School faculty members have a deep understanding of and joyful love of middle school students.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the MS Humanities Curriculum Coordinator and the Middle School Director to design and implement an academic curriculum which is developmentally appropriate and effective for student learning, content mastery, and advancement of study and disciplinary skills
- Use a variety of instructional methods to create dynamic, engaging lessons, which support the diversity of learners within the classroom
- Model and impart enthusiasm for learning, and inspire students to participate fully in the learning process
- Collaborate with a grade level team to support the academic as well as the social and emotional growth of the students within the grade
- Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students, attending to the social-emotional needs of learners and implementing advisory lessons on a weekly basis
- Maintain thorough and up-to-date communications in engaged partnership with students, families, and faculty teams to keep them abreast of students’ performance and proactively to correct any lapse in performance or behavior.
- Write narrative reports twice a year for academic subjects
- Lead family conferences twice a year for advisees
- Maintain complete engagement during school hours to engage with students through instruction, supervising advising, or conferencing time
- Provide and maintain a stimulating, safe learning environment built on mutual respect ? Practice respectful and effective classroom management techniques, which support active learning and promote responsibility
- Attend and participate fully in all scheduled faculty and community meetings, including admissions and prospective family events
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including leading experiential education and grade-level trips, chaperoning Middle School social events, and attending All-School and Middle School events such as sporting events, concerts, and plays
- Serve as a strong supporter for diversity and inclusion and be a constant champion for student belonging
- Maintain confidential information as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Skills & Abilities
- Awareness of the intellectual, physical, emotional, and developmental needs of adolescent learners.
- Willingness and ability to work cooperatively and in collaboration with colleagues and administration.
- Possess a passion for working with adolescents.
- Commitment to experiential education and ability to model and implement the school’s Mission Statement, Values, Portrait of a Tarrier, and our DEIB Inclusion Statement.
- Thorough understanding of appropriate pedagogy and best practices of adolescent education
- Strong supervisory, self-management, and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Candidates will possess appropriate expertise and experience for an applicant able to perform the duties as outlined in this posting and deliver consistent and excellent outcomes.
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in English, history or a related field and have some experience teaching middle-grade students. Preferred candidates will hold or be seeking a Master’s degree in Education, English, or history or a related field, possess a current teaching certificate, and have five years of classroom teaching experience.
Qualified candidates will possess a strong commitment to experiential education, serve as a champion of diversity and inclusion and cultural competency, possess the ability to inspire and challenge young people, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, a keenness for working with middle-grade students, a strong work ethic, and a joyful sense of humor. Candidates should be able to work flexibly with various educational technologies and an ability to navigate Google G-Suite for education and Mac hardware/systems is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
- Must be able to move easily around a classroom, accessing materials and assisting students as needed;
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information with students, other teachers, and families with appropriately sensitive and accurate communication skills.
- Must be able to consistently lift up to 25 lbs.
Salary & benefits
This position has a salary range between $62,500 and $95,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits available subject to plan and candidate eligibility.
Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental; Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability; Health Care FSA; and Dependent Care FSA may be available to employees, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.
Retirement Plan: CWA offers an employer and employee-contributed 403(b) plan, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.
Paid Sick Leave: Employees receive 80 hours of paid sick/wellness leave per school year.
Personal Leave: Employees will receive 3 days of personal leave per year.
Paid Holidays: CWA offers 12 paid holidays per school year.
Other Benefits: EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Professional Development opportunities, Child Tuition Remission of 50% for those choosing to enroll eligible students at CWA, 100% discount of Extended Day child care services and Summer Camp programming for eligible enrolled students.
Application process
To apply, submit a cover letter addressing why you feel you are the right fit for this role at Charles Wright Academy and how that aligns with both our Mission and Inclusion Statements (both included in this posting). Please provide an updated resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references (which must include your most recent supervisor) via ADP or at charleswright.org where this posting occurs.
Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. No phone calls or inquiries, please.
Inclusion Statement
Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community.
We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve.
The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020)
