ENGLISH TEACHER
FULL-TIME 2025-2026 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 and self-directed educator to teach five sections of
English courses 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in the specific content area (ex. English Literature Composition)
WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one
Masters degree either in the content area or related field required for this position
Familiarity with educational technology
Recent classroom experience preferably in a high school setting
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities to:
Teach a range of English/Language Arts courses across Grades 9-12
Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness
Create and implement authentic assessments (formative and summative)
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 curriculum2
Collaborate with colleagues including team teaching and professional learning
communities
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges
market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and
certifications. Salary is dependent upon experience certification and education
according to Kennedy Catholics faculty compensation schedule. For the 2025-2026
school year a teachers salary ranges between $55962 and $106217.
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
Visit the Office of Catholic Schools website at:
An
application must be completed on this site prior to hire.
Email cover letter and resume to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled