2026-2027 Lower School Associate Teacher

Job Title: Lower School Associate Teacher  

Department:  Lower School  

Reports To:  Lower School Director 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

On-Site: 100% 

FTE: 1.0% 

Compensation: $47,000 

Who Thrives at Bush 

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself. 

Who We Are 

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark students of diverse backgrounds and talents with a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another. 

Job Description 

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Lower School team as a Lower School Associate Teacher. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.  We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply. 

The Lower School Associate Teacher reports to the Lower School Division Director while working in collaboration with the Lower School Lead Teachers in the classroom and grade level the position is assigned.  This position is intended to offer support primarily to the students of in the classroom and grade level they are assigned but must be willing and qualified to offer support and assistance to other lower school grade levels, when needed.    

·       Medical  

·       Health Savings Account  

·       Dental  

·       Vision  

·       Dependent Care Spending Account  

·       Long- and Short-Term Disability  

·       Life Insurance  

·       Retirement Savings  

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can change in alignment with greater efficiency and mission metrics. 

HOW TO APPLY   

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions. 

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position does not fit your talents, please visit the employment section of our website noted above. 

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION: 

Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.