Annie Wright is seeking a Grade 3 Classroom Teacher in the primary and intermediate grades to begin on August 21, 2026. This is a full-time position and reports to the Lower School Division Director.
Mission Statement
Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative, and responsible citizens for a global society.
About AWS
Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. The Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from Tacoma and around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.
Position Description
The Grade 3 Classroom Teacher at Annie Wright is an enthusiastic educator, passionate about supporting young students in their journey through the start of their school career. Leading with joy, the Grade 3 Classroom Teacher understands that learning foundational academic skills is equally important as developing social and emotional skills. Through inquiry and discovery about themselves and the world around them, the Grade 3 Classroom Teacher leads the students through the Primary Years Programme. Guiding students on this pathway of learning includes the development of significant conceptual understandings, relevant knowledge and skills, and the attributes of a life-long learner and global citizen. The Grade 3 Classroom Teacher cultivates curiosity and exploration surrounding the themes of Who we are, How we express ourselves, Where we are in place and time, How the world works, How we organize ourselves, and Sharing the world.