Long Term Sub Librarian, St. Terese, Seattle

Job Opening: Long Term Sub Librarian

St. Therese Catholic Academy (STCA) seeks a long term Substitute Librarian for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a self-contained role as part of our specialists team and would involve classes for preschool through eighth graders. Specific assignments for additional time will be determined based on school needs and candidates strengths.

STCA is a Preschool-8th grade Catholic elementary school in the heart of the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle just 2 miles east of downtown. St. Therese is a welcoming diverse and faith-filled community that has been igniting the faith minds and dreams of our students since 1927. The school currently serves 145 students ages 3-14 35% of whom receive free/reduced lunch. Our families commute from over 32 zip codes to be a part of our community and over 60% of our families receive tuition assistance. Our staff (the Dream Team) has about 28 team members and is expanding along with our enrollment.

The long term sub Librarian position can also support core instruction in primary and middle grades as well as opportunities to lead a middle school elective. Opportunities for collaboration joint planning through the PLC process and implementing creative new ideas exist and are welcome. Applicants should be mission-driven highly motivated dedicated and creative individuals who are interested in working with students and families from all backgrounds in a diverse Catholic setting. The ideal candidate will bring passion energy faith and a strong work ethic and enjoy partnering with colleagues and candidate must also desire to help students of varying ability levels succeed. We expect all team members tolead by example.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Education of similar field(Masters preferred)
• Understanding and genuine appreciation of children
• Desire to work in a racially and economically diverse faith-centered community
• Ability to manage books materials and technology in a vibrant school library
• Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with staff student and parents as well as organize book fairs and other library events
• Manage a classroom with respect and creativity
• Preferred active Catholic
• Current Washington (or out of state) teaching certificate (or the ability to obtain one)

Salary:

Range: $35000 - $55000

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data

applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability long term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick leave vacation and holidays.

This position comes with full benefits and a competitive salary.Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to STCA Principal Malcolm X. Nelson () and Noelle Mathias ().Follow-up outreach via phone calls are welcome at 206.995.8104.

Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.