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Elementary Drama Specialist
Bertschi School
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Posted: 22-Jan-26
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Part Time
Salary: 65,000 - 118,000
Categories:
Early Childhood
Elementary Teacher
Salary Details:
65,000 - 118,000 for full time depending on experience and qualifications
Preferred Education:
Masters
Elementary Drama Specialist 2026-27 School Year Beginning August 2026 (Full Time Salary Range 63,000 - 114,000 depending on experience and qualifications) .8
Our Mission Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.
Our Values We value integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to renewable resources and sustainable practices.
Our Approach Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are
safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
supported in developing social-emotional skills
provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
engaged in meaningful work
encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
empowered to take risks and make change
given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.
About Bertschi School Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten to fifth. We are an accredited member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Position General Description Bertschi School is seeking a progressive educator to lead the school’s drama program beginning in August 2026.
Qualifications
Experience writing, directing, and producing performances for elementary students
Experience teaching diverse student populations and partnering with families
Bachelor’s degree in drama, elementary education, or related field
Master’s degree and teaching certificate preferred
Demonstrated effectiveness as a drama teacher with a minimum of two years of experience teaching elementary drama
Experience in curriculum development and collaborative planning
In-depth knowledge of standards and innovative practices in elementary drama education
Responsibilities
Design and implement Bertschi’s drama curriculum for students in Pre- kindergarten to fifth grade
Direct and produce 14 performances per year, one for each class of students
Develop partnerships and collaborate with the school’s teachers to support interdisciplinary drama curriculum
Participate fully in the life of the school community
Commitment to continued professional development
Prepare and order materials for lessons and performances and manage the budget
Bertschi School is an exciting environment for teachers who like to be part of a supportive team of dedicated professionals and who thrive on the challenges and rewards of teaching a diverse group of elementary-aged students. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and experience and will be competitive with similar positions in Seattle area independent schools. Bertschi School offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, sick/vacation days. For more information, visit our website at www.bertschi.org/jobs
Application Process: No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to:
Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are an accredited member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a global community.
