Elementary Teacher (K–5)
Arrow Preparatory Academy
Lynnwood / Mountlake Terrace, WA
Pay: $38,000–$55,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time | In Person
Join a School Where Education is About More Than Academics
Arrow Preparatory Academy is seeking a passionate, Jesus-centered Elementary Teacher who desires to make a lasting impact in the lives of students and families. We are a Christian University-Model® school that partners with parents to cultivate students who pursue truth, goodness, beauty, and Jesus-like character while developing a lifelong love of learning.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love hands-on learning, and believe education is about forming both the heart and the mind, we would love to meet you.
Why Arrow?
- Small class sizes (14–16 students)
- Engaged students who love learning
- Strong partnership with parents
- Balanced teaching and planning time
- Supportive, collaborative staff
- Meaningful professional development
- Well-planned school calendar
- Tuition discount for employees' children
- Health and dental insurance
- A Christ-centered community committed to excellence
Position Overview
This full-time position includes approximately 18 student contact hours and 16 hours of planning, collaboration, and meetings each week.
Teachers are responsible for creating an engaging classroom where students are known, challenged, and loved while partnering closely with families in the educational journey.
Qualifications
Required
- A vibrant Christian faith and a heart for serving students and families
- Bachelor's degree
- Washington State Teaching Certificate (or equivalent certification)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or willingness to learn new educational technology
- Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents and fellow staff
Preferred
- At least one year of teaching experience
- Experience with individualized or hands-on learning (Charlotte Mason, Classical, Montessori, Project-Based Learning, or similar approaches)
- Special Education Endorsement
- Experience in Christian education
ResponsibilitiesClassroom Leadership
- Create a joyful, peaceful, and well-managed classroom.
- Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons.
- Foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback.
Partnership with Families
- Build strong relationships with parents as educational partners.
- Communicate regularly through Google Classroom, email, conferences, and progress updates.
- Prepare weekly lesson plans and home assignments that support learning at home.
- Participate in quarterly conferences and student assessments.
Student Development
- Encourage academic excellence alongside spiritual and character growth.
- Help students develop responsibility, independence, and strong learning habits.
- Model Christ-like character in every interaction.
School Community
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other school activities.
- Participate in school events, parent trainings, open houses, and community gatherings.
- Collaborate with administration and colleagues to continually improve instruction.
- Maintain an organized classroom and uphold school policies.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal teacher is:
- Passionate about Jesus and Christian education
- Teachable and humble
- Creative and flexible
- Organized and dependable
- A collaborative team player
- Excited to partner with parents
- Committed to helping every child flourish spiritually, academically, and personally
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $38,000–$55,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee tuition discount
- Direct deposit twice monthly (15th and last day of the month)
- Parent Partnership Hour exemption for employees with enrolled children
- Many Professional development opportunities
- Deep investment into staff culture and training
Application Process
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Responses to the application questions
Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Arrow Preparatory Academy is committed to providing a Jesus-centered educational environment where students, families, and staff flourish together. We look forward to meeting educators who are excited to join that mission.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
How would you intentionally integrate your Christian faith into everyday classroom teaching and student relationships?
Work Location: In person
