Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a
global community.
Our Values
Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity and a commitment to
sustainability.
Our Pedagogy
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are
- Safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
- Supported in developing social-emotional skills
- Provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
- Engaged in meaningful work
- Encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
- Empowered to take risks and make change
- Given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners
Our School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are a
member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and accredited by the
Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). The school serves children from
pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School is an exciting environment where
professionals are part of a supportive team dedicated to advancing the school’s mission working
alongside an active community. The staff enjoys a salary and benefit package in line with other
independent private schools in the Northwest.