5th Grade Homeroom/Humanities Teacher 2025-2026, Forest Ridge, Bellevue

Archdiocese Of Seattle Catholic Schools

Posted on : 17-05-2025

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Bellevue - USA

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$ 59052 - 110361

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Posted on : 17-05-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Elementary Teacher/Grade 5

Date Posted:
5/13/2025

Location:
Forest Ridge 58 Bellevue

WHO WE ARE
At Forest Ridge our intentional approach to excellence in education inspires students to explore intellectually spiritually and personally as they embrace challenge feed their curiosity build their confidence and prepare for a lifelong pursuit of much more than just success but a life of meaning.

Our dynamic and challenging academic environment is filled with immersive experiential learning opportunities designed to help students discover their own sense of purpose. Our students learn to regard the world both intellectually and spiritually blending faith with logic combining thoughtful reflection with energetic debate and focusing on both individual wellbeing and the good of the global community.

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart an independent school for girls in grades 512 welcomes students adults and families into an inclusive global learning environment which respects and strives for diversity openness understanding and acceptance of all human beings.

As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools our educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual intellectual social emotional and physical.

THE ROLE
This position is for a 5^th Grade Homeroom and Humanities teacher who can create a safe contained environment for our youngest students as they embark on their middle school lives. Our middle school is highly relational and we believe that knowing every student well is key to success academically and as they develop as people. With the support of the Grade Level Lead and the Middle School Director this person will be the main point of contact for parents/guardians of the 5^thgrade class.

We have a strong middle school culture based on respect for the work of teaching preadolescents and we are proud of our work with this age group. This teacher will have a partner in the 5^thGrade Level Lead who will plan cocurricular activities. Main responsibilities include teaching 5^th grade integrated humanities and math or religion (if qualified) and serving on the gradelevel team as a class advisor. A 6^thgrade humanities class may be part of the final assignment.

Every middle school teacher attends a class overnight and chaperones at least one activity outside of school hours (dance play). Additional responsibilities will be determined by the experience and interest of the candidate.

The Successful Candidate:

Holds degrees in elementary education or a relevant subject area; a masters degree is preferred
Has 35 years of teaching experience at the upper elementary or middleschool level and a demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction
Demonstrates expertise in humanities curriculum including social studies reading and writing
Designs instruction that engages students and is differentiated to meet the needs of diverse learners
Has experience in standardsbased instruction and assessment

Personal Qualifications:

Willingness to engage in all aspects of the school program
Builds connections among academic disciplines
Collaborates with colleagues in shaping advisory and academic curriculum assessment and instructional practices in alignment with best practices
Demonstrates the ability to build positive relationships with students
Understands the developmental needs of adolescents both in academic and socialemotional development
Commits to ongoing professional and personal growth
Commits to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education and to the schools Catholic Sacred Heart singlegender identity.
Has successful experience working with a diverse constituency
Desires to be a part of a collaborative supportive and enriching environment for both students and adults
Supports the schools mission by participating in and attending required meetings professional development and other events
Demonstrates fluency with technology including Microsoft Office

SALARY/BENEFITS: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience. Salary Range: $59052.60 $110361.92.

Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefitseligible employees. Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of employment; paid time off for sick personal bereavement jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.

TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should email the following documents to :

Cover letter
Statement of Educational Philosophy
Updated CV/Resume
List of three professional references

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender age race color marital status national and ethnic origin sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and schooladministered programs.

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5th Grade Homeroom/Humanities Teacher 2025-2026, Forest Ridge, Bellevue

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