Middle School English Teacher

Long Term Sub (for the remainder of the 2526 school year)

SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question,
imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission
comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant,
independent school environment.

Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich
life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared
toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life,
Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.

We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a long-
term substitute teaching 8 th grade English for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.
Applicants should be able to guide literary analysis, facilitate seminar discussion, teach
the writing of expository and narrative essays, deliver grammar instruction, and provide
constructive, actionable feedback in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have 3-5
years of experience. A bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s degree in a
relevant field is preferred.

Key characteristics for this position include:
 A growth mindset with a passion for your subject matter and an engaging
learning environment;

1. 
    Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with middle school-aged students;
2. 
    A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social
   awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible
   decision-making) into the subject matter;
3. 
    Strong organizational and communication abilities;
4. 
    Agility, influence, negotiation, and strong judgment & decision-making skills;
5. 
    Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students,
   and administrative teams;
6.  Experience with addressing student behavior; and
7. Creative and imaginative problem-solver.

HOW TO APPLY:

SAAS offers an annual salary range of $70,450 - $86,980, depending on
experience, for the long-term sub role, and an excellent benefit package. View
our Faculty Benefits here.

Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in
accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences

SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic, urban prep school in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our 1,111 students in grades 6-12 participate in challenging and engaging academic, arts, athletics, outdoor, travel, and service programs.

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