Cascadia School

Cascadia School is a day school in Redmond, Washington, serving elementary students in grades K–5. Enrollment ranges from 101 to 200, creating a school small enough that teachers know every child and family by name. The school has no religious affiliation and maintains stable finances—fundraising grew 5.4 percent in 2023, which directly supports competitive salaries and limits budget cuts that strain smaller schools.

Teaching at Cascadia School rests on a single idea: children learn best when their own questions drive the curriculum. Faculty design units around what students want to know, then adjust instruction based on what they observe daily. This is not unstructured play. It requires teachers who can set clear learning goals, track progress, and shift methods mid-unit if a child needs a different approach. You plan deliberately. Then you stay flexible.

Day school faculty here wear fewer hats than boarding school counterparts. You teach, collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, and build relationships with families—without dorm duty or evening supervision. This concentration on classroom and family work appeals to educators who want depth rather than breadth in their school roles.

Cascadia School hires classroom teachers, specialists in arts, music, and physical education, and support staff throughout the year. Openings depend on enrollment growth and staff transitions. The school seeks educators comfortable with iteration, capable of listening to children, and willing to work closely in a tight community.

For teachers in the Pacific Northwest drawn to inquiry-based learning and a day school schedule, Cascadia offers concrete alternatives to traditional elementary structures.