Job Title: Teacher – Grade 5 or Grade 6

Position Type: Faculty, Exempt, Full-time

Reports To: Division Head

Start Date: August 1, 2026  

Salary Range:  $64,000 to $92,600 Annually

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program, Professional Development, Needs Based Tuition Assistance

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role?  Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

 The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our teaching team! Teachers are responsible for using a classical Christian education model to teach students, develop virtue, and help each student grow into the individual God intends. Lessons are carefully planned to inspire and motivate students and to support them in reaching the learning outcomes. A successful teacher creates a nurturing environment where all students feel known and valued. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and develop an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices, set grade-level curriculum, and school curriculum guidelines 
• Design and present individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that meet the needs of a variety of learners
• Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments 
• Evaluate, correct, and grade student performance
• Resolve and support students with academic difficulties or behavioral problems when they arise
• Monitor students’ progress throughout the year and evaluate preparedness for next grade level
• Communicate all progress and concerns with graciousness and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or administrator
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors
• Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records
• Monitor halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff
• Participate in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars
• Maintain knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in middle and upper grade education 
• Perform related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Teaching experience and/or certification preferred
• Familiarity or experience with the classical Christian education model preferred
• Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times 
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child 

About The Bear Creek School

The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for preschool – grade 12. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends. Please see our website, www.tbcs.org, for additional information.

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