Educator - Salary

Job DetailsJob Location: 0252 John F Kennedy Memorial High School - Burien, WA 98168Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $59,320.00 - $112,590.00 Salary/yearSPANISH 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 Spanish classes within the World Languages 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in the specific content area (ex. Spanish)

WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one

Master’s 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 Spanish 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, 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 2026-2027 school year, a teacher’s salary ranges between $59,320 and $112,590.

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.

Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s 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.