At the turn of the century – in 2000 – a handful of people on the eastside began to consider the possibility that a new,independent school might be a welcome addition to the evolving educational landscape. They started networking, and discovered that several other people shared their interest in creating a new school of thought in Kirkland, to serve students from Seattle to the Sammamish Plateau and everywhere in between.
Eastside Preparatory School opened its doors with 16 students in grades 6 and 7 at its present location in September, 2003. Now, with 170 students in grades 5 – 12, Eastside Prep has established a permanent campus in Kirkland, is fielding teams and producing plays, and placing our first graduates in the colleges and universities, for admission to which, our students have been preparing.
Our thinking curriculum is the hallmark of our program, which focuses on teaching students to think like the writers, scientists, historians, artists and mathematicians whose work they study. At Eastside Prep, our commitment is to enable our students to think for themselves – and for the good of the planet.
Our Vision
Inspire students to create a better world.
Our Mission
The mission of Eastside Preparatory School is to guide students to
- Think critically,
- Act responsibly,
- Lead compassionately, and
- Innovate wisely.
Teacher Qualifications
Successful applicants for full-time classroom positions are outstanding teachers with strong interest in how their students think and learn and in using research-based principles of instruction to guide classroom practice. Applicants must have sufficient expertise in a subject area to help students use its key concepts and methodologies as they engage in academic inquiries. At a minimum, applicants should have a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree or the equivalent in the subject they wish to teach; Master’s Degree or its equivalent is preferred.
All full-time teachers work as part of a teaching team to create an inquiry-based interdisciplinary program in which the academic disciplines are taught as "power tools" – not as inert boxes of significant content, but as systems and methods of thinking about significant content.
Ability to teach more than one subject and past experience in interdisciplinary curriculums are advantageous but not required.
Positions open for school year 2010-2011
- Full Time Math Teacher
- Full Time History Teacher
General Expectations for Faculty and Staff
A school-wide ethic of good citizenship guides faculty and staff in their interactions with others. An entrepreneurial spirit, some flexibility, and a willingness to participate in a variety of ways in the life of the school will be especially welcome.
Salaries and Benefits
Eastside Prep wants to attract outstanding staff by every possible means. We offer competitive salaries, a benefits plan, and the chance to work closely with talented colleagues in "A New School of Thought."
Nondiscrimination Policy
Eastside Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, race, religious affiliation, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all matters regarding students (admissions, educational policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs) as well as to all personnel/employee matters. Eastside Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Applications
Download (PDF) an employment application. If you have questions or have trouble accessing the application, please contact the school at 425-822-5668 or info@eastsideprep.org.
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