2nd and 3rd grade combined teacher, St. Matthews, Seattle

We are a vibrant and diverse pre-kindergarten-grade 8 Catholic school in north Seattle. We support and guide our students in their mental, physical, and spiritual growth of excellence, service and love.

Approximately 70% of our students are students of the global majority and we seek staff who will value and appreciate each student and their families.

We are focused on helping each student prepare academically and be active community members and leaders in high school, college and beyond.

Do you love teaching and sharing your knowledge and faith to inspire kids to learn and grow? We are seeking a positive, innovative, engaging, and student-centered Combined Second and Third Grade Teacher to join our teaching team.

QUALIFICATONS :

Teacher Characteristics :

• Caring, engaging and committed to supporting and guiding students to meet their full potential every day
• Is curious, creative, self-reflective, and willing to take initiative and run with new ideas
• Fosters knowledge of the Catholic faith, develops appropriate ethical choices and integrates Gospel values in daily classroom activates
• Models Catholic values to students and staff
• Demonstrates a collaborative work ethic
• Values diversity

Knowledge and Skills :

• Develops engaging lesson plans and supplementary material
• Designs and adapts instruction to meet a range of student learning needs and interests
• Encourages students’ creative expression, incorporates student interest, and develops critical thinking
• Continues improvement and professional development
• Accommodates different learning styles and instruction methodology for all learners
• Uses instructional technology effectively, including interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and Google Apps for Education
• Integrates modern technologies, media and other tools into instruction
• Works collaboratively on behalf of students, and seeks the ideas, feedback or advice of colleagues
• Is a role model by making students feel motivated and follows the school principle of PRISM (Pride, Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Manners)
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior through relationship, positive reinforcement and support
• Creates and maintains a positive classroom environment
• Teaches and develops strategies to resolve conflict
• Evaluates and documents academic and social growth of students
• Uses data to guide student and self-improvement
• Communicates regularly and thoroughly with families
• Supervises and monitors students in class and during transitions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Experience working with a diverse population a plus

Salary : Depending on experience and qualifications, the salary ranges from $ 50,000 - $70,000. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s 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.

For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Please apply through Applitrack and send a resume, cover letter and references to Julie Prepotente, Principal : [email protected].