Description

Charles Wright Academy (CWA), located on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus, serves students in preschool through 12th grade. The only coeducational independent preschool-12 school in Tacoma, Washington, CWA provides challenging, college preparatory academics that prepare students to thrive in college and in life. Equally important is a wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, and service opportunities that promote students’ social-emotional development and provide avenues by which they discover and pursue their passions. Close, respectful, and trusting relationships between faculty and students result in an environment in which all community members embrace both the hard work and the joy inherent in the journey of intellectual and personal growth.

CWA is safely operating in an in-person/hybrid education model, prepared to adapt to remote learning for any part of the 2021-22 year that is needed. We have resources available for training and preparation for faculty in best practices in remote teaching and learning.

Charles Wright Mission Statement: To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.

Summary:

This combined teaching position involves teaching courses in AP Computer Science and AP Statistics. Other duties will include leading a major extracurricular responsibility, leading an advisory group of eight to ten students, and participating in the community life of Charles Wright Academy.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the AP Computer Science and AP Statistics curriculum

• Use a variety of instructional methods to create dynamic, engaging lessons, which support the diversity of learners within the classroom including on-campus and remote learners    over Zoom

• Model enthusiasm for learning to students and inspire students to participate fully in the learning process

• Acknowledge and plan for the diversity of abilities and learning styles within the classroom

• Conduct ongoing assessments of students’ progress and maintain accurate records

• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with parents, colleagues, and administration

• Lead a major extracurricular responsibility

• Serve as an advisor for 8-10 students

• Commit to fully participating in the life of the school

• Report to Upper School Director and attend faculty and community meetings.

• Other supervision duties as needed

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is competitive with other independent schools in the Pacific Northwest. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their families designed to provide choice, flexibility, and value. In addition to health (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, and a flexible spending account, we offer participation in the Academy’s 403(b) retirement plan, including a generous employer contribution once eligibility is met, paid time off, tuition remission for immediate dependents, and professional development.