The educator will teach a combination of English/Language Arts classes, focusing on instruction, curriculum development, and assessment. Responsibilities also include classroom management, parent communication, and participation in the school's co-curricular and ministerial life.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in English or Communications and a WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one. A Master's degree and recent high school classroom experience are preferred.
Range: $59,320.00 - $112,590.00 Salary ENGLISH TEACHER FULL-TIME | 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien, Washington. It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love. JOB SUMMARY Kennedy Catholic is seeking a dynamic, self-directed educator to teach a full-time combination of English/Language Arts classes within the English Department. Key responsibilities include instruction and curriculum development, assessment, classroom management and parent communication; collaboration with colleagues to ensure quality and consistency of overall program; willing participation in the co-curricular and ministerial life of the school; mentorship for student engagement; and fulfillment of all additional supervision duties expected of full-time teachers. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. Salary is dependent upon experience, certification, and education according to Kennedy Catholic's faculty compensation schedule. For the 2026-2027 school year, a teacher's salary ranges between $59,320 and $112,590.
A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
In-building child/dependent tuition support
Opportunities to participate/assist with a wide array of co-curricular programs, including athletics, arts, campus ministry, and other clubs and activities for additional modest stipends
For teachers in the first five years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability. TO APPLY
An application with the Archdiocese of Seattle must be completed to be interviewed.
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Vision Insurance
Holidays
Medical Insurance
FSA
HSA
Long-term Disability Insurance
Pension
403(b)
Accidental Death and Disability Insurance
In-building child/dependent tuition support
Co-curricular stipends
Affordable housing options for early career teachers
Email a cover letter and resume to apply@kennedyhs.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in the specific content area (ex. English, Communications)
WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one
Master's degree preferred
Familiarity with educational technology
Recent classroom experience, preferably in a high school setting Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities to:
Teach a range of English classes
Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness
Create and implement authentic assessments (formative and summative) appropriate to the health and physical education courses assigned
Use technology as a tool in the classroom
Work with a wide variety of high school students in a multicultural setting
Develop positive interpersonal relationships
Exhibit good organization and management skills
Meet individual student needs in the development of department goals and restructuring of the curriculum
Collaborate with colleagues including team teaching and professional learning communities with colleagues including team teaching and professional learning communities Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
Market context
Washington classroom teacher market context
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