Location

2227 10th Ave East
Seattle, Wa
98102

Application Deadline Date

February 27 2026

Audience

Certified Teachers

Graduate Students

Master in Teaching Students: Elementary

Salary

Full Time Salary Range $63,000 - 114,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Position Description

Elementary Art Specialist
2026-27 School Year 
Beginning August 2026
(Full Time Salary Range $63,000 - 114,000 depending on experience and qualifications) 
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Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.

Our Values
We value integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to renewable resources and sustainable practices.

Our Approach
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are

• safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
• supported in developing social-emotional skills
• provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
• engaged in meaningful work 
• encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
• empowered to take risks and make change
• given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners 

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.

About Bertschi School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten to fifth. We are an accredited member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). 

Position General Description
Bertschi School is seeking a progressive educator to lead the school’s art program beginning in August 2026. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art, elementary education,  or related field
• Master’s degree and teaching certificate preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an art teacher with a minimum of two years of experience teaching elementary art
• Experience in curriculum development and collaborative planning
• In-depth knowledge of standards and innovative practices in elementary art education 
• Experience teaching diverse student populations and partnering with  families

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Bertschi’s art curriculum for students in kindergarten  to fifth grade
• Ensure that students learn about a variety of artists and artistic techniques from historically underrepresented people in culturally respectful ways
• Inspire creativity and skill development through project design for students
• Teach elements of art (line, color, shape, texture, space, value, form) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, etc.).
• Instruct students in a variety of media: drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking, ceramics, digital art, etc.
• Adapt lessons for different age groups and learners
• Develop partnerships and collaborate with the school’s teachers to support interdisciplinary art curriculum 
• Participate fully in the life of the school community
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Prepare and order materials for lessons and manage the budget
• Develop and execute a school wide art show for a week in May

Bertschi School is an exciting environment for teachers who like to be part of a supportive team of dedicated professionals and who thrive on the challenges and rewards of teaching a diverse group of elementary-aged students. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and experience and will be competitive with similar positions in Seattle area independent schools. Bertschi School offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, sick/vacation days. For more information, visit our website at www.bertschi.org/jobs

***Application Process:***

No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to:

• complete the Bertschi application form
• submit a cover letter and resume to employment@bertschi.org
• Please submit materials in .PDF form
  
  Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, cree, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.