Alliance for Catholic Education
ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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 5 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, & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in the specific content area (ex. English Literature, Composition)
• WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one
• Master’s 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, & Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the ability 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 curriculum
• Collaborate with colleagues including team teaching and professional learning communities
COMPENSATION AND 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 2025-2026 school year, a teacher’s salary ranges between $55,962 and $106,217.
• 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: https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1. An application must be completed on this site prior to hire.
• Email cover letter and resume to apply@kennedyhs.org.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled