THEOLOGY 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 and self-directed educator to teach a full-time
combination of various Theology classes within the Theology 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. Theology Religious Studies)
WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one
Masters degree preferred
Familiarity with educational technology
Recent classroom experience preferably in a high school setting
An active Catholic in good standing with the Church
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities to:
Teach a range of Theology 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
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 2026-2027
school year a teachers salary ranged between $59320 and $112590.
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:
application must be completed on this site prior to hire.