Afterschool Teacher at Cascadia School

Afterschool Teacher Cascadia School | Redmond, WA | On-site Part-Time | 15-20 hr/week About Cascadia School We’ve passionately invested in children since 1977. At Cascadia, we create a space of curiosity through our hybrid program that pulls from our rich history in Montessori philosophy that spirals into a firm liberal arts pedagogy. Our curriculum creates a space where potential and curiosity are nurtured in each child to help them grow into global citizens. Our goal is that our students learn to engage life with openness and a sense of discovery. When you join our team you will: -Develop and lead creative programming to inspire growth and learning; -Supervise play indoor and/or outdoor for safety and engagement; -Record attendance and organize after school snacks; -Maintain open lines of communication with teaching staff and Head of School; -Be a vital piece of the Cascadia puzzle in education, classroom management, and student safety. We would love to talk with you if you possess the following skills and experience: -2+ years experience in a Montessori setting, summer camp, and/or afterschool program -Ability to cultivate relationships with students, their families, and coworkers -Desire to instill a sense of learning through discovery and play -Team mindset to serve and assist on various tasks to ensure all work is completed -CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain (paid for by Cascadia) -Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in activities with children -Meet state specific guidelines Benefits offered to staff: -Monthly pay ($18 - $22 per hour) -Sick leave and paid personal time off -Health Benefits Stipend -401k plan with 5% match (subject to eligibility and qualification requirements) Hours and schedule: This is an on-site position at Cascadia’s Redmond campus with a Monday through Friday schedule that follows the school calendar. When school is in session, working hours are generally 2:30pm to 6:00pm with some flexibility. This part-time position will start in the last week of August in conjunction with the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants, please email a resumé and cover letter with two (2) references to jobs@cascadia.school with the subject line: Afterschool Teacher Job Posting Learn more about Cascadia School: We create a space where the unbridled potential and insatiable curiosity of every child is nurtured to help them grow into global citizens that engage life with a sense of discovery and openness. For more information visit: https://cascadia.school/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Cascadia School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY Cascadia School is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates our student voices in preparing them for a life of discovery.