Elementary Drama Specialist

Elementary Drama Specialist
2025-26 School Year
Beginning August 2026
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(65,000 – 118,000 for full time depending on experience and qualifications)

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 drama  program beginning in August 2026.

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

Responsibilities
Design and implement Bertschi’s drama curriculum for students in Pre- kindergarten  to fifth grade
Direct and produce 14 performances per year, one for each class of students
Develop partnerships and collaborate with the school’s teachers to support interdisciplinary drama curriculum
Participate fully in the life of the school community
Commitment to continued professional development
Prepare and order materials for lessons and performances and manage the budget

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 format.

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, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.