2026-2027 Middle School Drama Faculty at The Bush School

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2026-2027 Middle School Drama Faculty

Seattle, Washington, United States | Full-time

Job Title: Middle School Drama Faculty

Department: Middle School

Reports To: Middle School Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

On-Site: 100%

FTE: 1.0%

Pay Range: 58,000 - $107,000

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark students of diverse backgrounds and talents with a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Position Summary

The Middle School Drama Faculty member reports to the Middle School Director and works closely with students and families, as well as Middle School Faculty and Staff, while also being an active member of the school’s Performing Arts Department. This position will be responsible for teaching 3 sections, in addition to hosting a student advisory group and teaching in our experiential programs (E-electives and E-Week).

Teachers must work closely and interact positively with families, students, and colleagues to ensure a positive experience for all constituents in the school. They design, prepare and teach curriculum consistent with their department goals, and collaborate with colleagues to further the school mission and strategic framework.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Act as an Advisor:

Serve as primary contact between home and school; share information with advisee teachers and grade level team, the office, support staff and MS Director.

Communicate with advisee families throughout the school year focusing on goals, both academic and behavioral

Attend homeroom each morning, take attendance and read the daily bulletin

Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Teach or co-teach E-electives and E-Week

Serve as primary contact between home and school; share information with advisee teachers and grade level team, the office, support staff and MS Director.

Serving in the role of chaperone. Chaperones may be asked to drive students using Bush School vehicles when necessary.

Communicate with advisee families throughout the school year focusing on goals, both academic and behavioral

Attend homeroom each morning, take attendance and read the daily bulletin

Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Attend all grade-level meetings

Attend all Middle School, Department, and All-Staff faculty meetings

Attend all beginning of the year and end-of-year faculty meetings

3 sections of drama, advising, E-weeks, and teaching an elective class in every rotation.

Two productions a school year including rehearsals

Run an afterschool club each semester

Provide support for other performing arts events.

Successful Candidates will:

Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality.
Demonstrates genuine passion, patience, and compassionate care in guiding middle school students, fostering a supportive and engaging environment that nurtures both academic growth and personal development.
Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the subject area being taught
Teaching degree and/or comparable experience teaching in a classroom environment required
Familiarity with Google Apps for Education
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems

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

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles

Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds

Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing

Benefits include:

· Medical

· Health Savings Account

· Dental

· Vision

· Dependent Care Spending Account

· Long- and Short-Term Disability

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Savings

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can change in alignment with greater efficiency and mission metrics.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.

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