UCDS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational hub—a dynamic learning environment for students and teachers alike, located in Seattle’s University District. The UCDS Resident Teacher Program provides an excellent opportunity for new teachers to work and learn alongside experienced teachers in the classroom. Mentorship, reflective practice, and targeted professional development workshops enable Resident Teachers to develop an in-depth understanding of student learning, responsive teaching, and curriculum design. 

Resident Teachers join the faculty in mid-August and are employed throughout the school year, ending in mid-June. From the very first day, Resident Teachers take on the responsibilities of a full faculty member. Residents are fully immersed in classroom teaching; contribute to planning, preparing, discussing, and implementing curriculum with their grade-level teaching teams; serve on faculty committees, and participate in school-wide activities. 

Resident Teachers Can Expect

• Mentoring from experienced teachers in multi-age classrooms
• Practice with classroom and small group teaching
  • Both collaborative and independent
• Collaborative curriculum design in partnership with a grade-level teaching team
  • Formal and informal planning meetings take place during and after school hours throughout the week 
• Recess and Lunch duties (provide Residents with practice facilitating Social Emotional Learning) 
• To support school-wide equity initiatives 
  • Teaching in Quiet Start (before-school care)
  • Supporting students in after-school homework club or leading other interest-based clubs (additional income opportunity)
• Regular professional development workshops

During their 10 months, Resident Teachers can apply to continue with the program for a second year, allowing them the opportunity to further develop their teaching skills and a chance to work with a new grade level. 

We encourage members of marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, as well as members of other underrepresented groups, to apply for the Resident Program and potentially become a part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment. 

Qualifications
The UCDS Resident Teacher Program is an outstanding experience for new teachers at the beginning of their careers or professionals looking to switch fields to education. 

Resident Teachers at UCDS: 

• Have a minimum degree of BA or BS
• Are passionate about education 
• Are collaborative/team players
• Exhibit a strong work ethic
• Are flexible and engaged
• Have a LOVE of learning

Start Date
August 12, 2024 (position continues through mid-June 2025)

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time position that includes a competitive $4,600/monthly salary
• Includes full benefits package for the school year (September-June)

How to Apply
The hiring process begins in February. To be considered for the 2025-2026 Resident Teacher Cohort, click the “apply now” button to submit a resume and a cover letter.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Positions will be offered on a rolling basis beginning in February until all spaces have been filled (typically by mid-April). 

Non-Discrimination Policy
University Child Development School is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace and to seeking a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates. Except as required by law, UCDS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, political ideology, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ancestry, presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, HIV or Hepatitis C, marital status, familial status, parental status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, application for military service, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. UCDS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

All applicants for UCDS employment, both paid and volunteer positions, are subject to criminal background checks.