Secondary Humanities Teacher (English & History)

Pay: $57,000.00 – $88,000.00 per year

Job description:

Junior High/Senior High History & English (Humanities) Teacher (Grades 7 – 12)

Secondary Campus | Clyde Hill, WA | 2026– 2027 Academic Year

Come join our team at one of the largest independent schools in the Puget Sound area. Founded in 1950, Bellevue Christian School (BCS) has a rich history of educating students from Preschool through High School on three campuses (Medina, Woodinville, and Clyde Hill). Combining the integration of faith and learning with researched-based teaching methods, BCS prepares young people to live faithfully for Christ in a rapidly changing world. Our comprehensive curricular programming includes performing and visual arts, athletics, advanced placement, innovative technology, enrichment, concurrent credit, and service-learning.

We believe each employee plays a vital role in the school’s mission. BCS provides a positive work environment where all staff can thrive and grow professionally while integrating their Christian commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Salary: Placement on Salary Schedule – between $55,000 – $85,000 (determined by prior experience and education)

Start Date: Around August 15, 2026

Working Hours: Full-time; 1.0 FTE (contracted)

Responsibilities:

• Teach and engage students in history through inquiry, analysis, and discussion, helping them examine events, perspectives, and sources to build strong critical thinking and historical understanding.
• Teach and engage students in literature, writing, and critical thinking through well-designed, standards-aligned lessons that foster a love of reading and effective communication.
• Ground instruction in a Christian worldview, guiding students to understand history and literature through the lens of faith, God’s sovereignty, and the development of cultures and ideas over time.
• Create a supportive and structured classroom environment that promotes student growth, provides timely feedback, and encourages both academic excellence and character development.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Certification (preferred)
• Valid Teaching Certification – any state (required)
• Demonstrated Christian commitment and relationship with Jesus Christ and being active in a local church. (required)

Additional Details:

• Required OSPI fingerprint/background clearance
• Must be in agreement with BCS Doctrinal Statement

Benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. Employer discretionary 403b contributions. Company paid life insurance and long-term disability. Paid time off includes paid sick and personal time. Bellevue Christian School Tuition Discount for Dependents.

BCS is an equal opportunity employer and is required, by law, to perform background checks on selected qualified candidates. All employees of Bellevue Christian School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with Bellevue Christian School’s Missions Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards.

We invite you to learn more about our school by visiting our website at www.bellevuechristian.org.

Work Location: In person