Elementary School Teacher Immediate Opening

🌟 Elementary Teachers Wanted: Come Build Something Extraordinary at Close Reach Academy (K–6)

Bellevue, WA | Immediate Opening January 2026

Are you the kind of educator who lights up a room?

Do you believe learning should feel magical, messy, joyful, and alive?

Are you dreaming of a school where teachers are trusted, supported, and celebrated—not burned out?

If you’re nodding along… keep reading. This might be the job you always hoped existed.

💛 Who You Are

You're the teacher kids remember forever.

You’re creative, compassionate, and wildly committed to helping children grow into confident, curious, thriving humans. You love building meaningful relationships, trying new ideas, collaborating with teammates, and teaching in ways that make kids say, “Can we do that again?”

Most of all—you want to teach somewhere that believes in you as much as you believe in your students.

Welcome to Close Reach Academy. You’re going to love it here.

🚀 Why You’ll Thrive With Us

👋 Supportive, Hands-On Leadership

Our administration isn’t tucked away in an office—they’re in classrooms, on the floor with kids, brainstorming with teachers, and supporting you every step of the way. You’ll never wonder if you’re alone. You won’t be.

🏫 Local Owners Who Care Deeply

Our founders are in the building every day, uplifting the team, helping solve challenges, and bringing ideas to life. When we say “family,” we mean it.

🎓 Quarterly Professional Development You’ll Actually Love

We invest heavily in your growth. Our PD isn’t filler or theory—it’s practical, energizing, and immediately impactful. You’ll leave inspired and equipped, not exhausted.

🧠 On-Site Expert Child Therapist Support

Behavior challenges? Neurodiversity questions? Classroom dynamics feeling tricky?

You’ll have direct access to a child therapist who partners with you—not after things fall apart, but proactively—to help build calm, joyful, effective learning environments.

🚌 Monthly Field Trips & Real-World Learning

We don't just read about the world—we go out and experience it. You’ll help students explore, discover, and make memories that redefine what school can be.

🤝 A Fun, Collaborative, Uplifting Team Culture

Think laughter in the hallways. Creative problem-solving sessions. Team potlucks. Shared celebrations. Teachers who cheer each other on.

This is a place where you belong.

🌈 What You’ll Get to Do Every Day

• Build deep, meaningful relationships with your four students – yes you will only be teaching four students the rest of this school year who are 9-11 years old.
• Teach in a school that values joy as much as academics
• Collaborate with passionate, mission-driven educators
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences
• Partner with experts to support students emotionally and behaviorally
• Experiment, innovate, and shape a new model of K–6 education
• Experience a school where teachers’ voices shape what happens next

No stacks of worksheets. No endless paperwork. No trying to “make do.”

Just teaching the way you always wished you could.

✨ Who We’re Looking For

You might be a perfect fit if you are:

• An elementary educator with a heart for students and a passion for hands-on learning
• A creative thinker who embraces innovation
• Someone who values faith, character, and whole-child development
• A team player eager to collaborate, laugh, learn, and grow
• A steady, caring presence who brings warmth to the classroom
• Excited about being part of a founding team shaping something brand new

🎉 Perks & Culture

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Real work-life balance (yes, we practice what we preach)
• Engaged, supportive families
• A school culture built around joy, trust, and purpose
• Leadership that invests deeply in teachers
• Opportunities to lead, create, dream, and grow

🌟 If this feels different… it’s because it is.

Close Reach Academy isn’t looking for someone to just fill a role. We’re building a team of exceptional humans who want to make school extraordinary—for students and for themselves.

If you're ready to be part of a warm, faith-aligned, innovative learning community, we’d love to meet you.

📩 Apply Today

Send a letter of interest and your resume to craig@closereach.org

Your next great adventure starts here.