Job Description
Study Skills Teacher
SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.
Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.
We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a full-time faculty member teaching Study Skills starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Study Skills is a unique, small-group, fee-based, elective class designed to help students develop executive functioning, self-advocacy, and academic skills. Grounded in a strength-based systems approach, Study Skills teachers partner closely with students, families, and classroom teachers. Skills are taught through targeted mini-lessons and individualized support. Visit our website for more information about our Learning Support program.
Experience in special education, academic coaching, small group instruction, executive functioning, and/or study skills instruction is considered a plus. The ideal candidate brings strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrates an ability to partner effectively with students, families, and peers. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Key characteristics for the person in this position include:
• A growth mindset with a passion for a broad range of subject matter in an engaging learning environment.
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with school-aged students.
• Experience working with adolescents with a range of learning, attentional, emotional, or organizational challenges.
• A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making) into daily instructional practice.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and reflective practice.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams.
• Experience with classroom management grounded in trust, clarity, and consistency.
• Creative and imaginative approaches to problem-solving.
HOW TO APPLY:
SAAS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. View our Faculty Benefits here .
APPLY ONLINE HERE
Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, ****** orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.
SEATTLE ACADEMY is a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grades 6 – 12 in a vibrant, independent school environment.
Our diverse faculty is exceptionally qualified, strong academically, and combines rich life experience with passion for their disciplines. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our mission and guiding principles of Culture of Performance, College, and Life, Know the Kid, and Inclusive Community.
We invite you to join our team in making this mission a reality for our students as a full-time faculty member teaching Study Skills starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Study Skills is a unique, small-group, fee-based, elective class designed to help students develop executive functioning, self-advocacy, and academic skills. Grounded in a strength-based systems approach, Study Skills teachers partner closely with students, families, and classroom teachers. Skills are taught through targeted mini-lessons and individualized support. Visit our website for more information about our Learning Support program.
Experience in special education, academic coaching, small group instruction, executive functioning, and/or study skills instruction is considered a plus. The ideal candidate brings strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrates an ability to partner effectively with students, families, and peers. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Key characteristics for the person in this position include:
• A growth mindset with a passion for a broad range of subject matter in an engaging learning environment.
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with school-aged students.
• Experience working with adolescents with a range of learning, attentional, emotional, or organizational challenges.
• A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning competencies (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making) into daily instructional practice.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and reflective practice.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams.
• Experience with classroom management grounded in trust, clarity, and consistency.
• Creative and imaginative approaches to problem-solving.
HOW TO APPLY:
SAAS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. View our Faculty Benefits here .
APPLY ONLINE HERE
Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, ****** orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Study Skills Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
