Temporary, Long-term Upper School French Substitute Faculty

The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity while being part of a collaborative community.

Temporary, Long-term Upper School French Substitute Faculty (Seattle, WA)                     

Full Time (1.0 FTE) Salary/Exempt

March 6, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025 

*This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will

      not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. 

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Upper School team as a Long-term Upper School French Substitute Faculty member. 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 Long-term Upper School French Substitute Faculty member reports to the Upper School Director and works closely with students and families, as well as Upper School Faculty and Staff, while also being an active member of the school’s World Language Department. This position will be responsible for teaching four sections of French, including one section of French II, two sections of French III, and one section of French: Advanced Studies. 

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

• Create and sustain a positive classroom culture, based on the mission and values of the school
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and support a proficiency approach to language instruction
• Possess the ability and skills to successfully teach French II, III, and Advanced Studies. 
• Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum
• Establish classroom expectations that creates a safe and comfortable environment for all students
• Implement a proficiency-oriented interdisciplinary, multicultural, experiential curriculum
• Collaborate and work effectively with the school’s World Languages Department
• Create and sustain effective family partnerships, for example: communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom news via emails, conferences, and grades
• Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development and maintain accurate records regarding student progress and areas of growth.
• Participate actively and with curiosity in school/division/department/committee meetings on Wednesdays until 5:15 pm, as well as student community gatherings during the school day 
  Utilize technology to support student success (e.g. Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, learning management systems, etc.) 

Experience and Professional Competencies:

• Experience teaching French is required, with 3 or more years preferred
• Experience teaching French to Upper School students is preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in French, teaching with a French focus or related field is required
• Demonstrated excellence as a French educator, with a passion for sharing that with Upper School students is required
• A demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth in this area is required

Successful candidates will have: 

• A philosophy that aligns with the school’s mission and values – please review the school’s mission and values on our website (www.bush.edu)
• he capacity and desire to engage in experiential activities and programs with students
• The ability to be patient and positive and find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning 
• An ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with others, including administrators, colleagues, staff, students and families in order to maintain constructive and professional relationships
• A commitment to completing work in a timely and thorough manner while being conscientious about assignments and deadlines

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

• Salary Range: $5,684 - $10,282
• Faculty employees with a Master’s degree, PhD and/or National Certification may be eligible for additional compensation
• The school offers the following benefits to employees, which includes:
• • School lunch discounts
  • Free parking at Seattle, WA campus
  • Use of school fitness center   
  • City of Seattle Sick and Safe Leave

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 doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu.

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

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.  In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

Salary : $5,684 - $10,282