Seabury is seeking an experienced, creative, dynamic elementary teacher for the 2021-22 school year. 

Since 1989, Seabury School has served highly capable children in preschool through grade 8. Founded on research based best practices for gifted students, Seabury’s program takes a child-centered approach to supporting the intellectual, academic, social, emotional and developmental needs of highly capable children. The core of Seabury’s program is an integrated, project-based curriculum designed to challenge students to think deeply, explore complex ideas, make connections and apply learning in new and creative ways. Seabury’s program focuses on personalized learning for each child in a setting that is both developmentally appropriate and intellectually stimulating, allowing each student to recognize and develop his or her unique gifts and talents.

Seabury is seeking an elementary teacher to be part of Seabury’s teaching team. Creative teachers who are passionate about providing personalized, appropriately challenging educational opportunities for young gifted children, are enthusiastic facilitators of learning, who have experience with project based curriculum development, and who enjoy working in a collaborative teaching environment are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have excellent communication skills with children, parents and other staff members; an interest in working as part of a teaching team; a high level of energy and creativity; and the desire to build a positive, supportive environment for children. 

Applicants for this position are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Washington state teaching certificate. A desire to work with highly capable children is required, and training and/or experience in gifted education is preferred. 

This position is open until filled.

Full time position

Salary and benefits: DOE

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and three references to: Sandi Wollum, Head of School

Seabury School

1801 53rd St. NE

Tacoma, WA 98422

Phone: 253-952-3111

Fax: 253-952-1758

Or email: director@seabury.org