Elementary Art Specialist

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.