Charles Wright Academy (CWA) is a co-educational, non-religious, independent school located in University Place, WA. Charles Wright Academy is located on a beautiful, green, and sprawling 107-acre campus that includes athletic fields and more than 60 acres of gorgeous Pacific Northwest forests that also serve as an extension of our proper academic campus. Our educational philosophy of experiential learning includes unique daily opportunities for wilderness exploration, hiking, birding, wildlife observations, gardening, nature habitat sketch subjects for art studies, local biological science exploration, conservation work, farming, and more.

The only completely co-educational, independent, and non-religious school serving students in preschool through grade 12 in the South Sound area, CWA provides a challenging and nurturing environment with college preparatory academics and robust programming that prepare students to thrive and successfully launch into college and beyond. A wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, travel, and service opportunities promote students’ social-emotional development and provide students avenues to discover and pursue their passions. A culture that values self-expression, appropriate autonomy, and exploration of their authentic selves, students are nurtured, encouraged, mentored, and supported by a highly qualified and experienced faculty that share collective institutional values and provide engaging, active, and joyful experiences for students each and every day.

Charles Wright Mission Statement

To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.

Summary:

All full-time faculty positions are filled for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Although we do not have an immediate need, we are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for all grade levels, and especially those with experience in Spanish, French, and Japanese languages, performing arts, science, and math. We are also in high need of substitute teachers that are Merit Certified to work with our 3 & 4-year-old program. Substitute Teaching offers a flexible schedule and is an excellent way to work with great students and their families while achieving a work/life balance customized for you, stay active in your field, or experience independent school teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully executed the substitute plans and schedule of the assignment.
• Impart enthusiasm for learning to students and inspire students to participate fully in the learning process.
• Provides and maintains a stimulating, healthy and safe classroom environment.
• Practice thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management techniques, which support active learning and promote positive student behavior for all students.
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with colleagues, and administration.
• Represent Charles Wright Academy in a positive manner with all constituencies.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree and have previous teaching experience. Although a Washington State teaching certificate is not required, those applicants with a teaching certificate will be given preference. Essential elements for the position include the ability to inspire children, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, and a joyful sense of humor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk long distances and up hilly terrain.
• Must be able to move easily around a classroom, accessing materials and assisting children as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with children, other teachers, and families with appropriately sensitive and accurate communication skills.

Salary/Benefits:

This position is an hourly, non-benefited position except for sick leave accrual per current Washington State guidelines.

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing why you feel you are the right fit for this role at Charles Wright Academy and how that aligns with both our Mission and Inclusion Statements (both included in this posting). Please provide an updated resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references (which must include your most recent supervisor) via ADP where this posting occurs.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. No phone calls or inquiries, please. As part of our hiring process, the successful candidate will be required to consent to a criminal background check; in addition, to OSPI (WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) fingerprinting as a perquisite for employment.

Inclusion Statement

Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community.

We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve.

The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020)