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Employment at Bertschi School

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.

Application Process

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

Please submit materials in PDF format.


Fellowship for Aspiring Black Educators

Bertschi School offers a full-time teaching associate job and up to $10,000 each year toward tuition for an aspiring Black educator enrolled in a University of Washington teaching certification program.

To inquire about future application to the fellowship, email Director of Community and Belonging, Amina Loftin.

Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Bertschi>>


2025 Diversity Career Fair

Participate in the 2025 Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest

People of color who are interested in working at independent schools are invited to attend the 2025 Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest. This career fair is offered through the collaborative effort of 20+ regional schools. 

Attendees of the career fairs will hear from diversity practitioners about working in independent schools and learn about current career opportunities in teaching and staff positions. 

Virtual: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 9am-12pm PST on Zoom
In-Person: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9am-12pm at The Bush School

For more information and to register, visit Diversity Career Fair. Registration is free of charge. 


Bertschi School Benefits

Bertschi School offers competitive compensation and benefits, resources for professional growth, and a sense of shared mission and accomplishment. Bertschi School promotes a culture that encourages life balance and a healthy work environment where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and spirit. Salaries and benefits are in line with other independent private schools in the Northwest.

The following employee benefits are available to eligible employees working on a full-time basis (0.6 FTE or higher):

Health Care

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Additional Health Benefits

  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Sick & Personal Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Family/Medical Leave
  • Bus/Bike Commuters Benefit
  • Mentor/Mentee Partnership
  • Professional Development Opportunities & Continuing Education Benefit

OUR MISSION

Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.

OUR VALUES

Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability.

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 profiles, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.

The community here is so strong and supportive. I love working in my teaching team and gaining insight and expertise from the teachers and educators around me to support students and my own growth as a teacher.
Stelios, Fourth Grade Teaching Associate

Explore the Bertschi Campus

Step into the Bertschi campus and take a virtual tour of our spaces including:

  • Pre-K through grade 5 classrooms
  • Dedicated specialist classrooms including art, music, drama, library, music, P.E., science, Spanish, and technology
  • Our Living Building Science Wing and LEED GOLD Bertschi Center..and so much more!

Take the Bertschi School virtual tour>>

Future Inquiries

If you are interested in working at Bertschi School but don't see a position currently open, please submit a cover letter and resumé to employment@bertschi.org. We will review submitted cover letters and resumes when we have a new job opening.