Elementary 6th Grade Teacher

Seattle Christian School is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the role of Elementary 6th Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Description: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, Contracted, Exempt

Start Date: August 2025

Salary: Base compensation range dependent on prior experience and education $45,427–$78,952 per year. 

Benefits: SCS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• 403b
• Employee Assistance Program
• K-12 Tuition Discount for dependent children

Desired applicants will meet the following requirements:

Role Qualifications

• Possess or be able to acquire a valid Washington State teaching certificate and ACSI certificate
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in education, a specific content area, or related field
• Demonstrate successful teaching experience relevant to the teaching role being applied for
• Have a collaborative approach with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Communicate and operate with integrity, excellence, and effectiveness, both verbal and written

Core Commitments

• All employees embody the SCS mission as evidenced in the following:
  • Exemplifies Jesus in character, attitude, speech, and action
  • Exhibits a learning posture fueled by curiosity and a passion for growth
  • Displays humility, relational intelligence, and a desire to influence for good
  • Values genuine and meaningful collaboration and conversation
  • Demonstrates intentionality and heart for investing in others
• All employees are required to:
  • Sign and live out the SCS Statement of Faith and Employee Standards of Conduct
  • Be involved in his/her church and Christian community
  • Sign and abide by the policies, procedures, and guidelines in the Employee Handbook

Essential Physical Functions/Demands

• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, sit, kneel, bend and move around the classroom and building throughout the day
• Must have the ability to lift approximately 10 lbs. and occasional moving of equipment and/or materials
• Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed materials, and hear and understand speech at a normal level
• Must be able to monitor student safety along with implementing emergency procedures
• Must be able to speak, write and communicate proficiently in the English language
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Employment Eligibility 

As a religious educational institution, Seattle Christian School is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.  Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended: Rev. Code of Washington 49.60.040 All employees must be eligible to work in the United States with citizenship or residency, unless otherwise noted.  Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials, official transcripts and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history.

To apply for this position, please complete the Certificated Faculty Application. 

For a complete Job Description, click here.

For questions or additional information, please contact Janel Greig.