Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

$30.00 per hour

Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a global community.

Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity and a commitment to sustainability.

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

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.

Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NWAC). The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School is an exciting environment for professionals who like to be part of a dynamic team of professionals.

• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred