English Teacher

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 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 ranges 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

An application with the Archdiocese of Seattle must be completed to be interviewed.

Visit the Office for Catholic Schools employment website at:

a cover letter and resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in the specific content area (ex. English Communications)

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

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 applicants 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.